Place

Morrison's Vineyard situated in Watervale, Clare Valley.

Vintage Conditions

Sourced from a single block in the Morrison vineyard, the block is located on a gentle Eastern slope opposite the winery. The vines enjoy the full morning sunshine while avoiding the heat of the afternoon. The cooler than usual Summer saw the full bunches ripen slowly, retaining more natural acid while developing the concentrated flavours. As the first Watervale fruit to be harvested, the pickers began picking the block at sunrise of the 1st march.

Winemaking

Delivered to the winery, the fruit was loaded into the press and allowed to free drain. One single initial press to crack the grape skins was made and the pure juice was cut from the remainder of the pressings. Allowed to sit and naturally clarify for 4 days, the juice was racked clean and fermented at low temperatures. At 8% alcohol, it was determined to be at an optimal sweetness / acid balance and the tank was snap frozen, stopping the yeast. A single, 2nd use white French oak barrel was filled while the remainder of the tank was sealed and allowed to sit on its fine lees for 6 months. The barrel was returned to the tank making the final blend.