2004 Ferus Sauvignon Blanc
VINTAGE
The 2004 growing season was free from extremes of temperature. January was unusually cool whilst February was warmer than average. Autumn was beautiful with no significant rain to upset the harvest. Our Ferus Sauvignon blanc was picked on the 8th of April from our Spring Sauvignon planted in 1987.
TASTING NOTES
Aroma: Fragrant and lifted. Mineral notes as well as subtle florals notes. Faint lanolin. Elusive and understated
Colour: Pale straw with a light green tinge.
Palate: Gently flavoured with the characters apparent on the nose
carrying through to the palate. Ripe fruit with a gentle creamy richness on the middle palate and a lingering mineral finish.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Region: Lenswood, Adelaide Hills
Variety: 100% Sauvignon blanc
Oak Maturation: 1 year on lees in second use French oak barriques
pH: 2.99 |
Alcohol: 13.2% |
TA: 7.5 g/L
Winemaking: Crush, destem, gently air bag press. Rack settled juice with some solids to barrel and allow to begin ferment naturally. Ferment to dryness with no temperature control. Leave on yeast lees with some stirring. SO2 added post ferment to protect against oxidation. The aim was to produce a wine, reflective of its vineyard origin, with as little intervention as possible. No fining or filtration. The wine was racked to achieve clarity, SO2 adjusted and bottled. without filtration.
Cellaring: Will develop the mineral character of classically aged flinty Sauvignon over a decade or so. Stelvin ensures its freedom from taint and freshness.
Serving Suggestion: Cool to cold. Best between 5 and 10°C. Can be enjoyed with a wide range of foods or on its own.