2000 Sauvignon Blanc
VINTAGE
The 2000 season had rain during February,March and April. The harvest of Sauvignon blanc was conducted in several stages to achieve the ripe fruit fundamental to our style. The first pick was on March 15th and the last on the 28th of March. The grapes from each of our vineyards were were ripe, dry and full of flavour. Crop level was among our lowest at 1.5 kg per vine.
TASTING NOTES
Aroma: Intense tropical fruit salad 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: 3.29 |
Alcohol: 13.7% |
TA: 7.3 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. Certainly will age gracefully.
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.