The 2023 growing season posed some challenges for our Bordeaux varieties. That said, the resulting wine is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of these five varieties on our site, and to the precision and hard work of our vineyard team.

Harvest for Quintet usually begins with Merlot (typically between March 20–25). Malbec follows close behind, while Cabernet Sauvignon usually ripens toward the end of March and into early April.

Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are the last to come in, often not picked until mid-April. Warmer weather through this final stretch is crucial to achieving full phenolic ripeness and in 2023, patience paid off.

On the nose, the wine displays the signature hallmarks of our flagship blend: cherries, plums, violets, rosehip, and subtle hints of cedar wood and clove-spiced oak. The palate is medium-bodied, poised, and refreshingly long, a rare quality that defines many of the great Cabernet-based blends.

Flavours unfold in layers of cherry, ripe raspberry, blackcurrant, and a savoury note of bay leaf. The tannin profile is firm yet
beautifully integrated, offering structure and depth without weight.

This is a wine built for the long haul. While we would encourage you to cellar this wine for at least 5-10 years, it will continue to improve for up to 30 years or more.