Harvest 2025 was a standout vintage in Marlborough. Late 2024 saw good conditions for an abundant crop, with a cool early Summer leading to an extended ripening period. After February the weather was warm, dry and with cool nights kept the fruit disease free and favoured full flavour development. Solid crop levels slowed ripening, allowing each vineyard block to be picked on flavour profile, with little rush. Acid balance was in harmony with flavour and sugar ripeness, giving a classic expression of Marlborough. Years of experience within the family vineyards shows through with elegant and expressive flavours from each site, ready to be combined in the final wine. 

With a talented and enthusiastic team of international superstars in the winery, this harvest provided an opportunity to showcase the flavours of vintage 2025. Vineyard parcels were kept separate until final blending.

Harvested in the cool of early morning, grapes were destemmed then left to soak on skins in open fermenters. Gently hand plunged to extract flavour and colour over the next few weeks, once fermentation was complete the wine was pressed off skins to oak barrels. After resting through the winter and spring, only the best barrels were selected for blending into the final cuvee.