Origin
When creating the Australian Collection, Pascal and Jeff scoured the topography of Western Australia looking for the ideal site for producing excellent Pinot Noir that showcase their unique terroir. It soon became clear that the Great Southern was the only real option in terms of cool climate viticulture that could produce the desired results. Mount Barker was the coldest site they could find and its poor soil types meant low yields and high quality. The canopy management would not be a problem, but it was a high-risk region and the fruit would have to hang out to ripen until the very end of the season. However, it was decided that it was a risk worth taking as the quality was sure to be superior.
When establishing the Mount Barrow vineyard back in 2005, Jeff and Pascal had no idea what it would one day become. They identified the site as ideal for growing cool climate, terroir-driven Australian Pinot Noir, but it would be years until they could make wine from the site. Instead, they had to trust the process and wait patiently until the vines were ready to unveil their true potential. Now, nearly two decades on, Jeff and Pascal could not be more impressed by the West Australian Pinot Noir from this cherished vineyard.
