Nose
Gooseberry, spiced citrus, green apple & passionfruit with background notes of smoked cashews & fresh herbs
Palate
Well-weighted, smooth & textural. Fruit salad flavours are complemented by subtle hints of herbs & spices. Refreshing, long, tangy finish
Growing Conditions
An outstanding vintage. The season commenced with a wet start to June when rainfall was 30% above average. From this point onwards the months dried to below average rainfall & maximum temperatures crept up above the long-term averages. Lower yields, but very high quality
Harvest
The fruit was picked between 17th - 19th February 2020 at a Baumé between 11.4 – 12.0 Be°. The Semillon comes from our Wilyabrup vineyard whilst the Sauvignon Blanc is grown on our Karridale vineyard to the south. Both vineyards are sustainably farmed following organic principles
Bottling
The wine was bottled on 26th November 2020
Winemaking
A blend of Semillon (52%) & Sauvignon Blanc (48%). 80% was fermented in stainless steel tanks & 20% 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. Vegan friendly
Appearance
Pale green with a hint of straw
Food Pairing
Prawn risotto