Nose

Typical cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon aromas of lively tropical fruits
and fresh herbaceous grassy characters make up an intense bouquet.

Palate

The palate is fresh and lively with classic Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon characters
and a fine structure that are an indication both of the quality of the vintage and of the use of only
free-run juice.

Growing Conditions

It can get a bit repetitive describing vintages in Margaret River, our lesser vintages
are still pretty good and our good vintages are just perfect. 2018 will, I believe, be proven to be
in time one of the great vintages.
It was an early start, perhaps a bit surprisingly considering a very mild spring and start of summer.
At Hay Shed Hill we picked Chardonnay on 5 February, which is five days earlier than ever before
- the seasons continue to get earlier. Climate change doubters need to listen to what the plants
are telling us. The weather records will show that the summer months of February and March
in the South West of WA were generally fine, very little rain and with no days over 40°, in fact at
Hay Shed Hill we had no days over 35°. The mild weather allowed even, gradual ripening and
moderate accumulation of sugar, ideal ripening conditions.

Winemaking

Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes from the Hay Shed Hill vineyard were
used in making this wine. Only free run juice was used, this component of the juice is the highest
in quality with the most intense fruit expression and the lowest in undesirable phenolic skin
characters. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperature without the use of oak
preserved and highlighted the finer fruit characters of these aromatic varieties.

Appearance

The wine displays fresh green tinges to a very pale straw colour.