2026 Estate Gewürztraminer

In 2026 winter was dry but followed by a wet spring which was good for vine health. A hot and dry summer brought the whites in slightly earlier than usual, while a moderate finish eased the reds closer to normal times. Quality and yields were strong across the board.

1.7T picked pre-dawn on 3/2/26 from our neighbours at Steins at 10.2 Bé. This is the same fruit we used for the hugely popular 2025. The grapes were crushed and very lightly pressed; juice was passed through the chilling unit and then settled in tank with cooling on to maximise flavour and elegance. Juice was racked to a stainless steel tank on 6/2/26 for fermentation taking 9 days to dry at -0.7Bé. Bottled 25/3/26 at 11% alc/vol (1262 bottles produced).