WINEMAKING

SEASON: sufficient rain in winter ensured a positive start to the growing season. There were periods of heat leading to a little early crop loss - almost a natural form of crop thinning! Fortunately, the canopy protected the ripening crop well beyond the early heat, to achieve our desired ripeness.

WINEMAKING: picked on a cool morning as the sun came up, with fruits from a couple of different aspects of the vineyard to ensure we achieved a balance of ripeness whilst retaining zesty acidity. With careful pressing to avoid colour pick up, the pristine juice was cold settled before racking for fermentation. Post fermentation we left a portion of the blend on lees to build palate weight and took a clean fraction to preserve the vibrant fruit before ultimately blending the two parcels together.

WINE DETAILS

STYLE: vibrant and zesty with a satisfying savoury finish

AROMA: white peach and custard apple

PALATE: floral outburst with a fruit driven weight and a lovely textural finish

FOOD: think a great big wedge of Manchego (with or without the rest of the cheese plate trimmings) or a hot bowl of potato and leek soup with a crusty bread roll and all the butter