Nose
Guava, strawberry with some cherry undertones.
Palate
Creamy beam with strawberries dominating and some watermelon notes. Some lovely mid palate sweetness adding depth to the wine. Cleansing and refreshing finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2016-17 growing season, had above average rainfall for the calendar year, 1070mm, up 17% on average, and slightly cooler, below average temperatures for the spring and summer of the 2017 vintage.
Bud-burst dates were on par, however cold and stormy weather in October contributed to a slow start. Fine conditions in November, with below average rainfall and above average temperatures, allowed the growing season to really get going, veraison only slightly delayed.
Appearance
Bright strawberry.
Food Pairing
White chocolate mousse with watermelon granita.
