Nose
Elevated lemon scented gum, freshly laundered clothing
and citrus sorbet describe the highly engaging and enticing
bouquet. Subtle savoury biscuit and light toast originating from a
combination of the oak barriques and varietal Semillon character
as it begins to age provide deeper complexity.
Palate
Super vibrant and tangy in the mouth with lemon
flavours and generous natural fruit sweetness yet a surprising
lightness of touch as it glides along the palate. Mouth-watering
acidity cleans the finish and contributes striking purity and
length.
Growing Conditions
This wine is produced from Semillon using the Cane Cut method,
where each fruiting cane is detached from the vine. The bunches
are left hanging until the fruit has dried and concentrated in
flavour and sugar.Moderate spring temperatures accompanied by low solar
radiation and cool soil conditions contributed to slower vine
growth and increased disease pressure. Thankfully, a consistently
warm and dry summer ensured clean canopies and another early
start to the white harvest. Lovely acids retained with elegantly
ripe fruit notes seen throughout the white harvest which was
warm but without extremes.
Winemaking
2013 saw the creation of a lower alcohol, lighter, fresher style of
this wine. The fruiting Semillon canes were cut just above the
cordon as they achieved ripeness, restricting their access to
water. The fruit dried and shrivelled on the canes, concentrating
the sugar, flavour and acid for approximately six weeks before
harvest. Great care was taken to ensure the fruit remained
healthy during this period and that precise levels of concentration
were achieved. The fruit and juice was macerated for 12 hours in
the press prior to extraction. The wine was fermented and
matured in French oak with lees stirring providing tannin
structure and complexity.
Appearance
Bright lemon yellow with a hint of gold.
