Instantly appealing on the nose with complex aromas of grilled white
peach, blood orange and rock melon, layered with suggestions of warm
brioche and lightly toasted oak.
Palate
The medium weight palate is mineral
driven and textural up front, opening with suggestions of citrus and
stone fruits. vibrant acidity come to the fore in the mid palate, bringing
freshness and a saline quality to the wine as it moves towards a
lingeringly dry, focused finish.
Vinification
Hand picked and whole bunch pressed to stainless steel tank for a brief
period of settling before being gently mixed and transferred to 500L
french oak puncheon (17% new) with high solids and left to ferment
naturally with occasional lees stirring to enhance palate weight and
texture. The wine underwent full malolactic fermentation in barrel during
its 10 months of maturation, softening the palate yet retaining a fine
bead of acidity and giving a wonderful balance to the palate.
Cellaring Potential
Up to 10 years.
Food Matching
Perfect with fresh shellfish and rich pasta dishes.