After a mild winter and spring, the months of June and July were dry and very hot. Despite not being at record levels, these conditions meant that the flowering and ripening happened perfectly and quickly. A fresh and wet August caused the growing season to recommence leading into an ideal September and October which were both mild and dry. This allowed the grapes to be harvested at their optimum maturity. These near-perfect weather conditions during the decisive periods of the growing cycle has meant that we can justifiably call 2015 a great vintage.