A thorough re-planting programme was carried out by the present owners in the early 1980s, matching variety to soil type and aspect. Christine , a Bordeaux blend with ripe fruit and elegant composure, is one of the valley's most consistently successful reds. Graceful, intricate Chardonnay , invigorating, ripe Sauvignon Blanc and light, racily-dry Riesling established the farm's white wine reputation with the maiden 1985 vintage . Whites are best drunk fairly young though Chardonnay will keep for three to four years.
Reds mature well for six to eight years.