Nose
Honeydew melon, cantaloupe, & lemon sherbet with a floral lift combines with a savoury saline character
Palate
Vibrant juicy & textured with the ripe fruit balanced by acidity & salinity. A lick of phenolics provides backend structure & provides a satisfying savoury edge
Growing Conditions
Average rains over winter & spring but cool cloudy conditions caused reduced fruit set in some varieties. Summer was warm with no heat spikes & was very dry, perfect for berry development. Heavy cropping on some varieties necessitated bunch dropping to achieve full ripeness. Cooler conditions later in summer extended the ripening period. Excellent quality
Harvest
Verdejo & Sauvignon Blanc were hand-picked on 13th & 14th March 2023 at 12.6° Bé. The Fiano was harvested on 21st & 23rd March 2023, also at 12.6° Bé
Bottling
Bottled on 30th August 2023
Winemaking
A blend of 36% Fiano, 36% Verdejo & 28% Sauvignon Blanc. The Verdejo & Sauvignon Blanc were pressed together straight to barrel with little to no skin contact, & wild co-fermented in large format oak. Fiano was added later in the ferment. Vegan friendly
Aging
Matured for 4 months in neutral, large format French oak.
Appearance
Pale straw with a faint green hue
Food Pairing
Lobster rolls or Gỏi Đu Đủ (green papaya salad) with peanut sticky rice