The vines were closely monitored and the grapes machine harvested at optimal ripeness. The berries were gently pressed, cold sealed for 24hrs and racked in preparation for ferment. The individual vineyard parcels were then fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain varietal characters. A variety of neutral and aromatic yeast strains were chosen to enhance and complement the individual characters of each vineyard. After fermentation, parcels were selected and blended together to create a wine that is varietal and expressive of the Hawke’s Bay region. Good stuff!