The Sum – Premium Western Australian Wines.
The Sum – Nature, artistry and science in perfect balance and harmony. These three elements are crafted together to create a wine greater than the sum of its parts. The wines are modern, fruity, unique and balanced with a big dose of freshness; that exact freshness you have come to know of Western Australian wines.
‘The Sum’ is a new and exciting project by benchmark Great Southern producer: Castelli Estate (5 Stars & Best by Region, James Halliday).
Since inception Castelli’s range of cool climate wines have received countless awards and critical acclaim from leading wine journalists. Their range of wines have always been focused on value and quality above all else.
Continuing in this tradition the winery has cast its net further afield, namely Margaret River, to offer this new tier of wines. Melding the elegance of the Great Southern, with the power, punch, and lift of Margaret River. We firmly believe this new range will offer some of the best drinking in its price point.
2018 SAUVIGNON BLANC
Variety Sauvignon Blanc
Region Margaret River/ Pemberton
Crop loads were low with some inclement weather at flowering, which allowed the canopies to cope easily with the fruit load and produce intense flavour profiles.
The small crop load combined with fine weather and the lack of extreme conditions in December/January promoted early flavour and sugar development.
WINEMAKING
Fruit was harvested in the cool of the night to prevent oxidation and retain flavour.
The free run fraction (550L/T) and pressings were treated and fermented separately with the free run fermented at 12-14 degrees C and the pressings slightly warmer.
All parcels were fined separately then blended according to taste.
TASTING NOTE
Light pale straw in colour. The wine displays tropical aromas of passionfruit and honeydew melon with subtle asparagus and herbal top notes and sprinkles of lemon sherbet. All of these flavours surround an intense herbaceous core.
The palate is clean, generously flavoured: an elegant balance of acidity and fruit intensity with a lip smacking crisp finish.
The flavour profile for this wine allows it to be enjoyed on its own or with a wide range of light aperitif or Asian dishes. Although this wine is best consumed while young and fresh, further complexity will develop over the next 3-5 years..
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