No problems whatsoever with the colour, full purple-red, and even less with the bouquet and palate. There was no disease in the vineyard, and the ripening conditions were considered ideal by the Graillot team. The luscious, mouthfilling black fruits are absolutely remarkable outside WA and Tasmania, this is the richest and most distinguished '11 vintage red from Eastern Australia I have tasted in the more than 6000 wines to pass across my palate this year. James Halliday