The Vintage: An outstanding vintage with fruit achieving maximum flavour and maturity.
The Winemaking: The Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc parcels were picked at maximum flavour over several weeks to ensure that all of the various soil types and aspects of the vineyard were fully exploited. Fruit was hand picked and de-stemmed with some skin contact for up to 12 hours. Free run and pressing fractions were separated with one third of the juice parcels going into new Bordeaux style French oak for four months and the balance to stainless steel. All of the parcels were fermented using natural yeasts only and bat ton age was carried up until bottling. The wine was prepared for bottling to ensure that the fruit balance was at a maximum and the resulting texture and softness was at an optimum to display the vineyard and fruit characteristics.
The Wine: The wine exhibits aromas and flavours in the savoury spectrum. Pea pods, minerality and citrus. The crunchy acidity is softened by layers of texture, which is due to the partial oak fermentation. The palate is intense and focussed, yet soft and immediately drinkable. With a clean zippy acid structure, defined backbone and summery freshness this is the ideal wine for those looking for something sophisticated from this classic Margaret River blend.
Drink with: Oysters or fresh herb omelette.
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