Tasting notes
- The Scene Margaret River, Western Australia
- The Conditions The dry, warm Spring of 2010 experienced in Margaret River coupled with a prolonged period of warm days (28-32°C) and warm nights from late December to early April resulted in an early vintage with good to excellent quality. This prolonged period of warm ripening conditions closed the gap between harvests, from two-to-three weeks to the same week. The absence of heat spikes (35°C+)from December to April, like those experienced in 2010, resulted in white wine quality looking superior in terms of colour, aromatics and overall balance of alcohol, acidity and concentration of flavour.
- The Grapes Semillon (64.5%); Sauvignon Blanc
- The Story The grapes were harvested and crushed directly to the press, where only the free run juice was selected for fermentation after cold settling. The juice was then racked clean and warmed prior to seeding with a yeast strain designed to promote varietal Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc characters. A cold ferment occurred to accentuate and retain primary fruit characters. Components were held separately from each vineyard source and blended to create a wine of structure and elegance to meet the desired style. The wine was bottled under screw cap to preserve freshness.
- The Winemaker Adrian Sparks's Notes
- Profile: Looks Very pale straw with light green hues.
- Profile: Smells Intense citrus and snow pea aromas complemented with fresh passionfruit and exotic tropical fruit notes.
- Profile: Tastes Fresh and lively on the palate, this wine shows intense citrus and tropical fruit with some layers of stone fruits providing further complexity. The wine shows great fruit weight and has a fine structure with excellent acidity providing great length and balance.
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Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol:12.50%pH:3.22TA:6.95 g/L
- Last Seen 01 NOV 2011
- The Verdict Enjoy now or up to two years from vintage.
