VINTAGE SUMMARY 2020 was an exceptionally challenging growing season. Bushfires, strong winds during flowering, very dry winter and a very hot December reduced yields and seriously kept everyone on their toes. Fortunately, we were saved by excellent late January rainfall and a mild autumn from then on. Our focus on climate appropriate varieties held us in good stead. And Bastardo was no exception.

WINEMAKING Always the first fruit we pick each vintage. Harvested beginning of February. Hand harvested, 25% whole bunch and  90 day skin contact time. Wild fermented with no added acid, enzymes or tannins and no oak maturation. Vegan Friendly

WINEMAKER Andy Coppard

VITICULTURALIST Matt Hattwell VINEYARD Chalk Hill Viticulture’s California Road Vineyard

CAMPBELL MATTINSON WINE FRONT: There’s little doubt that this is an interesting wine, in the lighter vein, with character inherent. It’s meaty and sweet-soured and tonic-like in a ripe-fruited way. Its low alcohol helps to give it a vibe of refreshment first, interest second. It’s not stemmy or green or twiggy or any of those things, but it still smells and tastes of-the-garden, and the whispers here of roasted nuts are suitable complements. It’s a fun wine but it’s also a wine for the thoughtful. 91 POINTS