Light, pale, purple-hued ruby-red colour. The nose is light with soft red berry fruit and dark raspberry aromas, and nuances of warm earth and game unfolding. The aromatics retain freshness and are primary in expression. Light-bodied, restrained, but fresh red cherry and raspberry fruit flavours are the feature, with supporting lively acidity. This has good sweetness and juiciness, and the wine reveals some cool, herbal notes. The extraction is modest, but underlines the racy mouthfeel, leading to a crisp, dry finish with light berryish fruit and subtle savoury herb flavours. This is a light, crisp, dry and primary fruited Pinot Noir to serve with charcuterie and antipasto over the next 2-3+ years. 50% 10/5 clone with 5, 115 and Abel in equal proportions, indigenous yeast fermented with approx. 10% whole bunch and a proportion of whole berries to 13.5% alc., the aged in seasoned oak barrels. 16.0-/20 Jul 2012 RPP $25.00

A selection of the oldest fruit from close-planted vines, clones 115, 5 and Abel with around 10% 10/5, destemmed, undergoing an ambient soak and indigenous yeast fermented, 20% in barrel to 14.5% alc., the wine aged 10 months in 25% new oak. Light garnet-red colour, pale bricking on rim. Elegant but intense aromas of ripe, savoury red berry fruits show with some secondary development. The earthy, game and mushroomy notes possess a funky edge. Medium-full bodied, soft, rich, savoury secondary fruit flavours of red berry and plums are intermixed with earth, forest-floor and mushrooms. The palate possesses good, lively acidity that keeps the mouthfeel racy and bright in texture. The tannin extraction builds to provide a firm background which leads to a crisp, firm finish highlighting the maturing earthy flavours. This is a lively and firm Pinot Noir that is showing some interesting savour secondary flavours. Match with mushroom and game dishes over the next 4-5 years. 17.0/20 Jul 2012 RRP $40.00

Even garnet-red colour with some bricking on edge. Soft, restrained aromas of red berry fruits intermingle with tobacco and earthy notes, the expression in the savoury secondary stage. Medium-full bodied, light flavours of sweet dark red berry fruits show with some spicy earth and tobacco elements adding interest. The flavours are a little reserved, but there is good weight and vinous mouthfeel providing good presence. The tannin extraction is fine and the acidity balanced, providing good flowing textures. Quiet flavours of savoury cooked red fruits and some cedary oak show on the light finish. Light in flavour, this Cabernet Franc has a soft mouthfeel with presence and balance. Match with roasted lamb or serve with firm cheeses over the next 4-5 years. 100% Cabernet Franc indigenous yeast fermented to 14.8% alc., the wine aged 24 months in oak. 16.0/20 Jul 2012 RRP $35.00