Nose
Freshly cut pear, white flowers and lemon curd, hints of cut grass and subtle spice.
Palate
Pristine entry of freshly cut stone fruit, gooseberries and orange zest, all drawn out through the palate by a tensile array of white fruits and subtle French oak. A refreshing yet moreish finish of wet stone and citrus blossoms.
Growing Conditions
The nature of the 2016 to 2017 vintage is reminiscent of the 2009 growing season, because the amount of accumulated warmth up until early new year was remarkably similar. January temperatures were similar to historical data for the area, in contrast, February and March were a fraction cooler. Those who risked all by waiting for the Indian Summer.
Winemaking
Semillon and Sauvignon blanc are all harvested separately according to their flavours and natural acidity balances. The fruit is cold pressed; the juice settled and then fermented using a variety of techniques. A portion is fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures to preserve freshness, while around 20 % of the cuvee if fermented in French oak barriques to provide textural and complexing elements. We matched a yeast strain specifically to this wine in order to enhance the natural varietal characters of passion fruit and gooseberry. When fermentation was complete, the wine was then aged on it’s less with gentle battonage for about a month before bottling in July to retain freshness.
Aging
Up to 4 years, however we enjoy it for freshness now.
Appearance
Green with yellow hues
