Geoff Merrill Pimpala Vineyard Cabernet Merlot Magnum 2006 (6 Bottle) McLaren Vale

A drier than usual winter followed by good soaking rains in spring resulted in vines with healthy, balanced canopies on most soils. A mild early summer leading into a warmer period reduced vigour and led to a slow, even ripening period allowing vines to channel energy into the fruit. Growers and winemakers are reporting a mixture of yields in the vineyards with the majority have observing crops significantly lower than previous years, however, others have reported increased fruitfulness, fruit set and bunch weight.