The 2007 harvest was a winemaker’s dream, and quite possibly the vintage of the decade. An unusually dry winter gave way to a warm, dry spring, which significantly reduced the drop size.  Conditions such as these typically produce very highly-concentrated grapes and the wine that follows is dense and loaded with ripe dark fruit. Because there were no heat waves during the summer months, the fruit matured slowly and evenly, resulting in full phenolic development and ripeness, making it a perfect vintage.  Harvest commenced in mid October and we had the luxury of picking the Estate block by block and ensuring each varietal reached it maximum potential.