Origin

This 24 hectare (59 acres) steep slope constitutes our “home vineyard” immediately adjacent to the estate. The soil is composed of light- to medium-weight, stony weathered Devonian slate with considerable iron content. The forest at its upper end provides for an outstanding, balanced supply of water. Wines from this vineyard are elegant, racy, very zesty, and possess profound minerality.

Vinification

100% healthy grapes were harvested in October, gently crushed, and macerated briefly on the berry skins to extract aroma and minerals. The must fermented slowly and spontaneously at low temperatures so that the complex fruit aroma could develop perfectly. It then matured on its lees for an extended period in stainless steel tank.