The 2026 Marlborough vintage delivered exceptional fruit quality following a warm, dry growing season and an early harvest. Healthy canopies, low disease pressure, and favourable ripening conditions produced grapes with concentrated flavours, vibrant acidity, and excellent varietal character.

The fruit was harvested at night in cool temperatures to preserve the wonderful flavours and
aromatics. The grapes were gently pressed and the juice settled prior to fermentation in stainless steel
tanks at cool temperatures to retain the bright, varietal aromatics. Four months on lees post
fermentation, built texture and complexity