2001 Sauvignon Blanc
VINTAGE
The 2001 growing season was the hottest for nearly a century however Autumn was much more temperate with the harvest of Sauvignon blanc close to normal on March 13th and 14th.The grapes from each of our vineyards were were ripe, dry and full of flavour, unaffected by the heat of summer.
Crop levels were our lowest ever at 1.2 kg per vine ensuring concentration of flavour.
TASTING NOTES
Aroma: Intense gooseberry and tropical fruit nose with a hint of cut grass. Fragrant yet powerful.
Colour: Pale straw with a light green tinge.
Palate: Intensely flavoured with the fruit elements apparent on the nose carrying through to the palate. Ripe fruit with richness on the middle palate and a soft lingering finish.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Region: Lenswood, Adelaide Hills
Variety: 100% Sauvignon blanc
Oak Maturation: None
pH: 3.21 |
Alcohol: 14.0% |
TA: 7.5 g/L
Winemaking: Crush, destem, gently air bag press. Clear settle juice and cold ferment to dryness. Our approach is to retain the fresh aromatics of the fruit and not to generate any harsh extractives which produce coarsness on the palate.
Cellaring: At the peak of its youthful vibrance in the first two years but, following the pattern of previous vintages, will develop the mineral character of classically aged Sauvignon over a decade or so.
Food Suggestion: Ideal with seafood but can be enjoyed with a wide range of foods or on its own.
Serving Suggestion: Cool to cold. Best between 5 and 10°C.