VINTAGE SUMMARY The regions milder summer and warm autumn resulted in a gentle and slow ripening period, producing outstanding fruit. We didn’t have one day above 40C and only a handful above 35C. Fantastic conditions for ripening all wine-grape varieties, less so for a knock-off swim and cleansing ale at Port Willunga beach. Yields were generally lower compared to 2021 but flavour intensity is exceptional with amazing levels of natural acidity for both red and white wines. La Nina influenced vintage in much of eastern states, but McLaren ale had its mildest weather conditions in recent memory.

WINE MAKING Fruit was hand harvested and skin contact kept to a minimum. All the free run juice was selected and just the light pressings used to create a style fresh and fruit-driven with minimal phenolics. The wine is wild fermented and there has been no added acid, enzymes or fining agents used.

WINEMAKER Andy Coppard