Nose
A complex display of delicate but lifted crisp green apple, fresh citrus,
lemon and lime aromas with a grassy, gooseberry edge. A hint of lush
tropical fruit, cinnamon oak spice and creamy vanilla lees characters
adds an extra depth and intricacy.
Palate
With perfect balance, elegant complexity and exquisite natural acid
drive, the flavours reflect the nose sensationally flowing seamlessly
through the palate and finishing with salivating length and persistence
Growing Conditions
2017 vintage was an excellent vintage for quality. The whites
experienced a nice cool ripening period with optimum conditions for
flavour development. There was some rainfall between the whites and
reds which delayed the vintage a little but one this had passed the reds
also benefited from the slow cool ripening with amazing anthocyanin
development giving great depth of colour to the wines along with
awesome aromas and flavours. In my opinion 2017 will be one of the
best vintages for Thompson Estate due to its exceptional location,
outstanding viticultural knowledge, and seasonal fortune.
Winemaking
The Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc were picked at optimum ripeness
and fermented separately. Both varieties had a few hours skin contact
and a large portion of each were barrel fermented to add further
structure, dimension, and complexity to the wine. The wine is blended
and bottled early in its life to further retain its freshness and varietal
character.
Appearance
Pale straw with a green tinge and brilliant clarity.
