Nose
Fresh citrus blossom, sliced apple, gooseberry fool, lemon curd, & blackcurrant notes with a suggestion of crushed herbs & beeswax
Palate
Light to medium-bodied with a gorgeously rounded, textural mouthfeel. A riper expression showing white peach, lime & grapefruit flavours with subtle hints of passionfruit, fennel & salinity. Beautifully balanced. Lingering, dry, zesty, citrus finish
Growing Conditions
A challenging vintage due to rain, rain & rain. However, the viticultural team was able to deal very effectively with each problem, through meticulous canopy management & judicious use of organically approved sprays, meaning quality remained strong
Harvest
The fruit was picked between 6th - 16th March 2021 at a Baumé between 11.4 – 12.0 Be°. The Semillon comes from our two Wilyabrup vineyards whilst the Sauvignon Blanc is grown on our Karridale vineyard to the south. Both vineyards are sustainably farmed following organic principles
Bottling
This blend was bottled on 12th October 2021
Winemaking
91% was fermented in stainless steel tanks & 9% (all Sauvignon Blanc) fermented in barrel. The barrel batches were whole-bunch pressed & wild-fermented, whilst the tank portion was cold-fermented to aid with both flavour & freshness. Both components were stirred on lees to help build texture.
Appearance
Palest straw with platinum highlights, clear & bright
Food Pairing
Grilled seafood or a spring vegetable linguine