Vintage 1992 was preceded by a late wet winter, although the yearly rainfall was 50mm below average. The mild spring was ideal for flowering and encouraged excellent berry set. A long, dry cool summer with the coolest January on record delaying harvest. Despite the predictions of being just above average, actual yields were only 10 per cent less than the big 1990 vintage. Hand picked grapes are vinified in traditional open top fermenters, followed by extended maturation in a selection of completely new French and American oak hogsheads before assemblage. Alcohol 14.1%