Plantagenet Three Lions
The Plantagenet's were the first truly armigerous royal dynasty of England meaning they were entitled to strike and bear various coats of arms. The arms of this noble, later royal, family, "Gules, three lions passant guardant", termed colloquially "the arms of England" were first adopted by King Richard the Lionheart (1189 - 1199), son of King Henry ll of England (1154 - 1189), son of Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou (1113/17 - 1151).
These Three Lions signified royalty, history, power and a code of conduct that was instantly recognized wherever they were displayed.
So too with this range of wines. They are from the oldest established winery in the Great Southern - they are wines with power and provenance. The Three Lion coat of arms of Plantagenet Wines is a recognized symbol of quality and prestige.
Tasting Notes
Grapes/Blend
100% Sauvignon Blanc
pH
3.13
Acid (g/L)
6.7
Vinification
The grapes were machined harvested at optimum ripeness in the coolness of the morning to help retain the fragile vibrant primary fruit flavours. It was transported directly to the winery, crushed and gently pressed to tank and allowed to cold settle. 48 hours later the juice was cleanly racked and inoculated with a selected yeast strain. The ferment temperature was kept at around 14-15 °C, this helps retain the fresh primary fruit aromas while also developing a complex fermentation bouquet and increased palate weight and texture. Post ferment after the correct amount of maturation the wine was then blended, fined and bottled.
Starbright, pale lemon. Aromas of tropical stone fruit, white peach, guava, lemon blossom, and fresh dill. White peach, ripe lemon, red grapefruit lead to a flavoursome yet well balanced palate. Well integrated ripeness, refreshing acidity, this wine has a crisp finish with citrus, stronefruit and river pebble minerality lingering. An excellent example of cool climate Sauvignon Blanc.
Food Matching
Cured salmon, Sashimi, Goats cheese salads.
Vintage Notes
A dry Winter and mild Spring was followed by a warm growing season with welcome rainfall in December and January leading to full, healthy canopies enabling excellent yields and great flavour development.
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