Growing Conditions
2016 was one of the most varied vintages in years for the Southern regions in WA. An early budburst followed by a relatively hot dry spring and mild summer, saw early flowering and fruit set. Every indication was for one of the earliest and quickest vintages on record.
Winemaking
Cool fermentation in insulated tanks at 12-14°C. Both parcels were vinified separately. Gewurztraminer free run and pressings separated and fined individually before co-fermentation. Only the free-run portion of Riesling was used. Gewurztraminer was allowed to ferment to near dryness before addition of partially fermented Riesling juice.
Food Pairing
The structured acidity and natural sweetness makes this wine ideally suited to spicy Asian style dishes and blue cheese.
