Warm temperatures and late winter rains woke the vines sooner than expected. Pre-pruning and a cooler August helped stall budburst until early September. Conditions continued to be warmer and drier than average, triggering fruit set and helping to ripen fruit beautifully into the new year. Shoot thinning ensured only pristine bunches were harvested. Our Chenin Blanc was picked with fruit purity and excellent natural acidity.