BLEND
Sauvignon Blanc 85.3%, Semillon 14.7%
COLOUR
Vibrant pale lemon with green hues
AROMATICS
Aromas of thistle, gooseberry, tropical fruits, and white blossom
PALATE
Flavours of thistle, gooseberry, tropical fruits, and white blossom combine with the use of slightly smoky French oak and regular batonage to provide a lovely depth of flavour, and creamy texture accentuated on the long-lasting finish.
MATURATION
Barrel and tank for six months – 35% new French oak
AGEING POTENTIAL Ten years
WINEMAKING
The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon used for this wine was machine harvested in excellent condition in the cool of the night capturing a wide range of varietal fruit expressions and flavours. The Sauvignon Blanc batch was crushed before being held on skins at 0'C for forty-eight hours before being pressed prior to wild fermentation in barrel with fermentation temperatures maintained between 12-16°C. Following fermentation, SO2 was added, and the wines matured for six months with regular batonage. The wines were then racked and blended before being lightly fined with bentonite, PVPP and isinglass. Heat and cold stabilisation occurred prior to filtration in preparation for bottling in late August 2023.
"Always a solid performer and enticing with its heady aromas, a little flinty and spicy, and flavours of passionfruit pith, lemon balm and lime juice. It’s still tight with perky acidity, yet a neat layer of texture comes to the fore, adding to the pleasure of drinking this. 93 points."
Jane Faulkner
Published 12 February 2024
