$25.00
2015
pH
3.10
Alcohol
13.8%
TA
6.5g/l
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Overview
Another in the line of fine, complex savoury Sauvignons from our old dry grown vines.
Vintage Description
Crop levels of 2.4kg/vine were close to our long term average. It was another early ripening year with full flavour development . Hand picking occurred in cool weather on the 5th and 6th of March. Heat degree day summation for the year was 1250 putting it close to our long term average of 1270 Heat Degree Days (HDD). Our vines are now 28 years old and show the benefits of maturity with good balance of crop and leaf plus more stable crops.
A significant rain event occurred between the 7th and 12th of January with 63mm of rain which helped our dry grown vines.
Assessment
Lively, tightly structured wine but with a generous, supple mid palate and a fine, long, savoury finish.
Aroma
Lifted aroma of pear, cut grass and hints of flowers. Fresh, fragrant and complex. Nothing heavy or vegetal.Colour
Pale straw with a green tinge.Palate
Fresh fruit with a lively juicy richness on the palate and a lingering, fresh acid edge to the finish. Full, long and delicate.Region
LenswoodVariety
Sauvignon BlancOak Maturation
NoneWinemaking
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 coarseness on the palate.
Cellaring
Will develop the character of classically aged Sauvignon with time. Can be enjoyed young and will surprise those who cellar it with its subtlety and complexity.
Food Suggestion
Most seafood, especially SA King George whiting.
Serving Suggestion
Cool to cold. Best between 5 and 10 deg C. Ideal with seafood but can be enjoyed with a wide range of foods or on its own.