The 2004 growing season was free from extremes of temperature. January was unusually cool whilst February was warmer than average. Autumn was beautiful with no significant rain to upset the harvest. Sauvignon Blanc was picked on the 7th and 8th of April. Yields, whilst a little above average were not excessive and grape thinning was not needed. The grapes from of our three Sauvignon vineyards were ripe and full of flavor, with high acid levels and intense fruit. As usual no added acid was necessary to balance the flavors. This results from the high natural acid levels found in our mature, low yield vines at Lenswood.