French oak barriques, 7% new, 17% 1 y.o. with the balance in seasoned barrels.

The Adelaide Hills region enjoyed healthy winter rainfall and a relatively dry September, encouraging good canopy development and even budburst. Spring temperatures were generally cooler than average, with October being the coldest in decades. This delayed flowering and fruit set by several weeks however yields were near average. The generally mild weather prevailed over summer and autumn, resulting in a long growing season and leisurely harvest. These conditions were conducive to growing quality chardonnay with strong varietal characteristics and bracing natural acidity.