Nose
Lifted & complex aromas of white nectarine, fuji apple, & lemon zest complexed by fennel seed, subtle oak spice & toasted almond
Palate
The palate shows great balance between generosity & restraint, juicy lemon citrus to the fore supported by grilled lime & a hint of nougat. The chalky texture creates a feeling of breadth which belies the moreish acidity. A wine of great character, balance & length.
Growing Conditions
A wet winter & spring impacted fruit set, leading to reduced yields. Yet, 2022 was an outstanding vintage. Warm, dry conditions in summer & autumn provided exceptional growing & ripening conditions. Bird pressure was greatly reduced due to strong flowering of native flora. Remarkable quality
Harvest
92% Gingin clone, 8% Clone 95 predominantly hand-picked from our Karridale property (1997 plantings) between 18th February to 1st March 2022
Bottling
Bottled December 2022
Winemaking
Whole-bunch pressed straight to barrel undergoing a wild yeast fermentation with some early lees stirring in the first two months. No MLF.
Aging
The wine was aged for nine months in French oak barriques, of which 30% were new, the remainder, one, two & three year old,
Appearance
Pale straw with a bright green hue
Food Pairing
Crab risotto, or orecchiette with pistachio pesto
