Vineyard Notes
The vineyards are in the Willunga district in the southern end of McLaren Vale. The heavy grey loam soil over sandstone, intermixed with black Biscay clay, combined with a maritime climate, contribute to an even ripening period and the development of rich fruit flavours and ripe tannins.
Style
Jester Vermentino is crisp and fresh. The grapes are ripe at low sugar levels, which results in lower alcohol, balanced acidity and fresh flavour. At the completion of fermentation the wine shows a seemlessly dry style with extremely approachable alcohol.
Winemaker Notes
The fruit for Jester Vermentino was crushed, destemmed and chilled to 3°C ( 34°F) prior to pressing. Minimal skin contact has resulted in minimised phenolic pickup. The juice was cold settled for five days before being racked and yeasted with an Alsace derived yeast clone. It was then fermented ultra-cool at between 8 and 12°C (46 and 53°F) for 16 days. Once fermentation concluded the wine was immediately cold stabilised and filtered before bottling.
Food Pairing Notes
Grilled Scallops served with mango, coriander and lime salsa
Tasting Notes
Colour
Pallid straw yellow, with light green inflection
Nose
Fresh lifted fruit, with notes of melon and citrus and a slightly spiced edge
Palate
Classic minerality and texture is complemented by refreshing balanced acidity rounding out to an elongated finish
Cellaring
Drink young and fresh
