Flowstone Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Vineyard:  this is the first Queen of the Earth Cabernet Sauvignon from our home block in Forest Grove.
The 2017 season: A warm Spring lead to a healthy start to the season. A few Spring storms damaged some of the early growth, but this is the norm in this region. Vine growth was generally strong, and the vines healthy with a moderate crop.
A very unusual rain event in mid January, lead to 75 – 100 mm of rain over 2 days. This got most growers a bit edgy, as it could lead to vine disease. The balance of the season was long and mild.
As it turned out, the rainfall in the middle of the driest part of the year was a boon to most vines, giving them a mid-season boost. This has resulted in wines with remarkable intensity of flavour, and retention of good acid levels. Despite everyone being a bit edgy about the season, I have no doubt that it will be the 10th great consecutive vintage for Margaret River. We are spoiled.
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.