Five Soldiers

Whole bunch pressed extraction method, using wild uninoculated yeast for fermentation. Aged on the lees for the duration of oak aging. 100% Malolactic fermentation used in the process.

The 2017 Winter was cold and dry, followed by a dry Spring and Summer, with bouts of unusual weather. A number of thunder storms resulted in a late onset of additional vigour in the vineyards. Unsettled weather and wind during flowering, along with a freak hail storm and low levels of soil moisture decreased yields by 20% to 50%. The harvest began closer to its average start date and the smaller berries and bunches yielded lower juice volumes per ton. The lower yields resulted in the wines showing excellent concentration and body, producing rich, robust reds and fruit forward, expressive whites and rosé.

100% Aged For 15 months. 70% New Burgundian 300L Hogshead Barrels used (remainder 2nd fill).