The 2004 growing season began with excellent winter rainfall and was followed by a warm, wet spring. The Summer was dry and began very hot in December but this was followed by a cool January allowing slow ripening for great flavor development. February was hot, giving the vines a burst of warmth to finish ripening the grapes to maturity for harvest in the first week of March.

The wine is brilliant straw color with green tints. The nose is alive with uplifting tropical fruit aromas combined with freshly cut rockmelon and apple. On the palate, these tropical characters are combined with lively grapefruit ctirus and a wonderful acid balance and moderately crisp lingering finish. A fresh, vibrant and intensely fruity wine, best enjoyed while young and fresh.