Nose
Honeysuckle, quince, red apple, lavender, musk
Palate
Dried apricot, quince skin, minerality, gentle grip
Harvest
Despite a cool start to Spring, flowering and fruit set were even across all varieties. November heralded the beginning of a glorious run of weather. Days were warm but never hot, and temperatures dropped nicely into the evenings, allowing gradual ripening and acid retention in the grapes. Harvest commenced a week later than ‘normal’ under clear blue skies and finished in mid-April.
Winemaking
Pressed to tank on arrival into the winery to ensure aromatics were preserved. Juice was then settled to aid clarification, innoculated and fermented in a combination of stainless steel to retain the fresh fruit profile, and also older French oak puncheons, to give texture to the palate. Following a short maturation period, parcels were blended prior to bottling in June 2023.
Appearance
Pale green straw
Food Pairing
Mild spicy dishes
