The Mildura region was established as an agricultural settlement in the 1880s after Alfred Deakin, a former Prime Minister of Australia, encouraged California’s Chaffey Brothers to bring their irrigation expertise to Mildura. The region subsequently became one of the most productive agricultural areas in Australia specialising in citrus, olives, almonds and grapes.
The Deakin Estate range and the premium Alfred range were named in honour of this visionary, Alfred Deakin.
The Deakin Estate property was purchased in 1967 when vineyards were planted. Initially, the grapes grown were picked and sold as fruit. Wine production on the property did not begin until 1980 when a winery facility was built. Fruit quality and wine production improved and in 1994 Deakin Estate the brand was launched in the United Kingdom. A domestic launch followed with the release of the next vintage.
Deakin Estate vineyard is located at Red Cliffs, near Mildura in the North-West of Victoria. The region has become one of the most productive agricultural areas in Australia. There are 350 hectares under vine in the Deakin Estate vineyard. Main varieties include Colombard, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot. On-Site, Deakin Estate has always been at the forefront of viticultural management and research, working with the CSIRO and the University of Adelaide on an ongoing basis.
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: The fruit for this wine was harvested from our Deakin Estate vineyards in the Murray Darling region, North West Victoria.
Harvest Date: Mid to late February.
Wine Specifications: Alc/Vol: 11.0% pH: 3.13 Acidity: 6.5g/L
Vinification: A cool fermentation is essential to preserve the fruit characters in this wine. Rigorous fining trials and careful finishing and blending follow almost immediately so that this wine can be released and consumed young, when it is at its very best.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Pale straw.
Nose: Lovely lime and characteristic tropical and herbaceous aromas abound.
Palate: Fruit-driven, light-bodied, fresh and zesty. A delicious Sauvignon Blanc - easy-drinking and absolutely brimming with flavour.
Cellaring Potential: Best enjoyed young. Serve chilled.
Ideal Food Matches: A tasty selection of Thai dishes would be superb with this wine. Also great for any of your favourite salads or fish and chicken dishes.
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