Plantagenet Wines was the first winery in the Great Southern wine region of Western Australia and has developed an enviable reputation for producing premium quality wines since 1975. Their wines have achieved international recognition for their amazing depth of flavour and structure. The style of the wines are suited to a diverse range of cuisine, due to their elegance, finesse and incredible balance.
In 1968, the young and vibrant Tony Smith, planted an experimental vineyard on his Bouverie property in the Great Southern of Western Australia. After many trials and tribulations, including some untimely pruning by a flock of stray sheep, the first grapes were picked in 1974. In 1975, a shed, in the township of Mount Barker, in the heart of the Great Southern, was purchased and the first vintage from the winery was produced. The Great Southern encompasses an area 100 kilometres long by 65 kilometres wide with a climate ranging from strong maritime to moderately continental. The ancient soils date back 1000 million years and the clean, pristine environment provide the perfect backdrop for producing magnificent wines.
Tasting Notes
Grapes/Blend: 100% Riesling
pH: 2.9
Acid (g/L): 7.2
Vinification
Fruit was machine harvested at night when coolest and transferred to the winery to be immediately destemmed and crushed into the press, thus preserving freshness. The must was gently pressed to tank with a careful press cut made separating free run and pressings. The wine was settled and the clear juice racked to tank for a cool fermentation with an inoculated yeast strain. The wine was fermented to complete dryness, then rack from its lees and blended before fining, stabilisation and early bottling to preserve freshness.
Appearance
Pale straw.
Aroma
Lifted aromatics of lime zest and white flowers.
Palate
Displaying a pure and focused palate showing an intense medley of citrus and crisp lingering acidity.
Vintage Notes
The 2022 growing season saw above average rainfall late in the winter, followed by another event in early spring increasing soil moisture. This combined with warmer than average October temperatures resulted in higher than normal vine growth. The growing period was longer and milder which favoured the earlier ripening varieties - overall a challenging cooler vintage resulting in leaner, elegant more complex, austere styles.
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