Bill and Dan have concluded that the inclusion of higher percentages of the new clonal material and greater vine age have resulted in increased complexity with each successive vintage.

The 2000 Pinot Noir included a higher proportion of the 114 clone in the blend. This has added some beautiful earthy, truffly characters, which Bill and Dan have been anticipating. They also feel that the subtlety and elegance of the Meyrieux oak is enhancing flavour and complexity. This wine has extreme fruit intensity, structure and balance. In spite of its early appeal, we have no doubt that it will age gracefully for many years.

Once again the pH to acid relationship is excellent and the wine has some of that less ripe, lean fruit to give the back palate lift and length.

This wine is now looking excellent but will still cellar for another 2 to 3 years.