The 2008 growing season began with a late spring, bud burst in the Chardonnay occurred on the 5th of October. The mild period continued through spring and summer with ideal conditions for flowering in early to mid December. Overall the growing season was not hot but warm and dry with only a dozen 30 C plus days. Drought conditions were encountered over much of New Zealand, with irrigation restrictions from mid summer onwards.

Harvest started on 25th March 2008 with Sauvignon Blanc from the upper terrace and ended on 2nd May with Cabernet Franc. The quality of the fruit in all varieties was very good. The fruit in all cases was clean and showed a degree of varietal flavour and a natural acid balance. The fruit was hand harvested and collected in 500kg plastic lined wooden bins. Overall the 2008 yield was up being the largest harvest the winery has seen with a total of 143 tonne.