Mansfield, Victoria. Hand-picked in mid-March from Rows 16-20 of the Barwite vineyard, the fruit had lovely melon and white peach characters, with excellent acidity. In addition to partial barrel ferment in seasoned French oak barriques, the wine was left on lees for five weeks to gain texture and some complexity; the aromas of peach, apricot kernels and ripe melons combine with savoury tones and the palate is elegant and stylish. With age the wine will develop honeyed tones...