vintage
An abundant winter rainfall in 2025 replenished vineyard dams and soil moisture as the region headed toward budburst.
A very steady growing season followed with a slow ripening period during the warmer months into the beginning of 2026.
In what was thought to be a 'traditional' season picking decisions were unhurried and made purely based upon flavour without the complications of disease or logistics.
Cool nights with typical South Westerly winds retained freshness at picking of white varietals allowed juices with bright natural acidity and flavour and reds that exhibit defined varietal expression.
winemaking
Sourced from a small block within the Amadeus vineyard on February 20, the fruit was harvested in the cool of the night to retain freshness and slow down oxidation processes.
The fruit was destemmed and transferred into the press with minimal crushing.
A gentle press cycle followed where free run juice only was left to settle for 2-3 days in a stainless-steel tank before racking.
The juice was fermented between 12-16°C with a select yeast strain to ensure maximum aroma and flavour compounds were released prior to clarification and bottling.
region
Cowarumup – Amadeus Vineyard, Margaret River
variety
Albariño
analysis
- Alcohol: 13%
- pH: 3.3
- TA: 7.8 g/L
