Sourced from the 1970 block on the Rayner Vineyard's deep, sandy western edge (part of the Pirramimma sandstone geology), dry-grown and organically managed. East-facing on the site's western side, these low-yielding vines avoid the harsh late-afternoon summer sun, naturally producing small, concentrated bunches.
A tough, dry 2025 cut yields by half, prompting Andre Bondar to bring in ~30% fruit from young bush vines upslope alongside the old vines — the blend lending fresh lift to the old vines' depth and power. Winemaking stays low-intervention: 20% whole bunches, six months in ceramic eggs and French oak, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Outstanding value from one of McLaren Vale's most compelling old-vine sites.