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Clear, bright straw.
NOSEClean, pronounced primary aromas of lemon verbena, grass and soft ripe orange peel.
PALATEClean and bright flavours of nashi pear, lemon oil, and subtle dried herb, finishing with a moderate tangy length of soft lime zest.
WINEMAKINGAfter a gentle crushing and destemming, grapes were given a cold maceration
treatment to maximize aromatic extraction. Shortly after, pressing was
conducted, the juice clarified, and different fractions were kept separated for
later blending. Juice was inoculated at 16 degrees with selected yeast cultures
to maximise aromatics.
FOOD PAIRINGTom Yum soup.
VINTAGE NOTESA relatively cool summer made for one of the best vintages for many years
with harvest taking place weeks later than usual and the slower ripening
providing more time for flavour development and more intensely flavoured
grapes.
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Bright, pale lemon.
NOSERich aromas of honeydew melon, dried apricots and toasted cashews.
PALATEFresh and lively fruit flavours of pears and white peach with very subtle hints of oak lead to a silky smooth, lingering finish, that is light and elegant. An easy drinking Chardonnay that can be enjoyed anytime.
WINEMAKINGThe grapes were machine harvested, crushed, destemmed and pressed into.
Fermentation took place over 12 days with selected yeast to enhance both
full flavour development and some complexity. The wine was kept on lees
contact for a further 2 months before being racked and stabilized (protein and
tartrate), carefully blended and prepared for bottling.
FOOD PAIRINGSeafood such as crab cakes, smoked salmon or grilled barramundi.
VINTAGE NOTESA relatively cool summer made for one of the best vintages for many years
with harvest taking place weeks later than usual and the slower ripening
providing more time for flavour development and more intensely flavoured
grapes.
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Dark garnet red with a purple edge.
NOSEClean pronounced developing aromas of blueberry and raspberry fruit with a peppery intertwine of sweet toast and forest floor.
PALATEFull-bodied flavours of fresh blackberry and ripe strawberry over a subtle peppery oak background, finishing perfect length and balance.
WINEMAKINGSourced from 30 plus year old Pyrenees Shiraz Vineyards. Fermented on skins in small open fermenters and stainless steel tanks for 8 to 10 days. MLF was
encouraged on skins and completed in tank prior to aging in French and American oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRINGAny roasted meats, with potatoes, pumpkin and green beans.
VINTAGE NOTESA relatively cool summer made for one of the best vintages for many years
with harvest taking place weeks later than usual and the slower ripening
providing more time for flavour development and more intensely flavoured
grapes.
