The 2007 season was near perfect with even and moderate temperatures and no summer rain. Crop yields were down as a result of the cold spring of 05/06 which reduced the fruitfulness of the budwood however with reduced yields comes improved quality. The result was fewer bunches overall but even fruit set from the ideal growing conditions of spring 2006. There were a couple of hot days in March but the overall growing season was early and moderate producing completely disease free fruit of optimal ripeness.
The resultant 2007 vintage delivered us wonderful Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon fruit flavours: tight citrus notes from the Great Southern, grassy and herbal characters from the Pemberton region, and riper passionfruit characters from Margaret River. With very early picking dates this year the fruit was able to ripen without any disease risks associated with late season rains. The wine is unwooded, with fermentation occurring in stainless steel tanks and then bottled at an early age. A low temperature, protective regime was adopted during its production, thereby preserving the finer fruit characters of these aromatic varieties.