2013

Vine and fruit condition for 2013 was excellent – one description was ‘best ever’ fruit composition. The ideal temperatures throughout January and February (plus low yields) promoted berry flavour Cabernet sauvignon was particularly successful in the context of medium body, plenty of tannins and excellent colour.

Phil was born in Adelaide in 1960 and is known as the God Father of Garage, largely due to his purpose built small batch winery in McLaren Vale. Phil primarily works with quality producers to create bespoke fine wines. Phil’s philosophy in winemaking is a non interventionalist approach with the wine predominately made in the vineyard, his job being to nurture it from vine to bottle.