Nose
A restrained and pure nose, aromas of lemon blossom and gooseberry, layered with sandalwood and cinnamon from judicious use of French oak.
Palate
Great freshness and drive on the palate. A fine, grainy texture is balanced by citrussy acidity. Flavours of pear, honeydew melon and citrus are complemented by baking spice and fennel. Harmonious, long and wonderfully complex.
Growing Conditions
A challenging vintage due to summer rains, but ample warmth and attentive viticulture ensured ripeness was achieved. Meticulous canopy management & judicious use of organically approved sprays meant quality remained strong
Harvest
Sauvignon Blanc was hand-picked from our Karridale property on 4th & 11th March 2021. Semillon was hand-picked from a single block on our original unirrigated Wilyabrup site on 3rd March 2021
Bottling
Bottled in December 2021
Winemaking
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc (54%) & Semillon (46%) that was pressed straight to barrel. The Sauvignon Blanc was whole-bunch pressed & underwent a wild yeast fermentation. The Semillon component was destemmed & inoculated.
Aging
The wine was aged for nine months in French barriques, of which 20% were new
Appearance
Pale straw, clear and bright
Food Pairing
Avocado & crab salad, or chickpea, lemon & herb salad with tomatoes & grilled haloumi