Silver Spoon Estate

2023 was a continuation of cooler and wetter weather that had commenced in early 2020. There was plenty of moisture in the ground during spring to support budburst and flowering. The ripening period was warm and dry, however rainfall during March slowed down the final stages of ripening.

2019 was a relatively warm and dry ripening season, with two significant rain events, in November and December 2018 which supplied sufficient water to ripen the vines through January and February 2019 harvest period. The harvest yields were lower than normal; however, the flavours were very good.

2017 delivered excellent spring rains and occasional summer rainfall. The harvest was plentiful with delayed ripening. Despite the rain, the vines remained healthy with little pressure from pests and disease.

2016 was a very dry year resulting in low yielding wines and small berry sizes. These were ideal conditions for making a dessert wine from concentrated fruit.

Out of this vintage we made: Viognier, Tempranillo, GST, Ensemble, East Meets West, Hallmark, our first Monster

Out of this vintage we made: Viognier, GSM, Ensemble, East Meets West & Hallmark.

Out of this vintage we made: Ensemble and East Meets West Shiraz