Palate
A very light, subtle, but flavoursome wine. A light pear and green apple blossom on the nose with a crisp and juicy palate, ripe texture of the fruit still shining through. A fine delicate acidity strengthens this wine for any foods - provided by the great length this wine holds. The cooler, sheltered climate of Pemberton has allowed this wine to exhibit great complexity and ripeness of the fruit.
Growing Conditions
Also a reasonably dry harvest with medium yields. Similar to 2011, although this year produced more fruit. With a mild winter, good rainfall, followed by a gentle dry growing season - the wines has developed great complexity, texture and aroma.
Winemaking
Fruit for this wine received skin contact for 10-12 hours, after which the flavour and texture profile for the juice was achieved - it was put into tank. No preservative (Sulphur Dioxide) was added during harvest. A selection of yeasts were used during fermentation.
