Grapes are all hand picked off an inventory of mature vineyards along Tamar Valley, parcels are destemmed to retain freshness and a measure of the most delicate tannins, a portion are included as whole bunches. The musts are cold soaked at 8C for several days as temperatures naturally rise, in a collection of traditional open top fermenters. A course of hand plunging and a peak of 28C ensures optimal extraction of gentle tannins. Upon completion of ferments and a fortnight's maceration, batches are pressed off skins to a selection of seasoned and new French oak hogsheads. After several months on fine lees, barrels are assembled and bottled with minimal fining or filtration.