The Grampians receive very little rainfall which yields small, intensely flavoured grapes. With dry conditions prevailing, a cool spring was followed by a moderate summer. Rainfall experienced throughout much of southeastern Australia in mid February proved to be of little consequence in most vineyards with clear, dry weather following through to harvest. The Shiraz was characterized by a concentration of fruit flavours and firm powdery tannins. Following a traditional vinification in old, open top fermenters, St Peter was matured twenty months in a combination of one and two years old French oak barriques. Alcohol 14.0% Winemaker Arthur O'Connor.