Wild ferment in barrel with full solids and heavy pressings with partial malolactic fermentation has produced a balanced and bright varietal Sauv Blanc. Once dry, it was stabilised, filtered and put straight to bottle.
The Vineyard
The maritime influence at our Langhorne Creek vineyard that is created by the afternoon sea breezes allows fruit flavours to evolve without excessive sugar production. The limestone based soils create wines of power and elegance with great varietal character. This vineyard is ideal for precision control over water use on the vines and known to provide more structural wines.
For the purposes of understanding stone fruit flavors in wine, we stick to peaches and apricots for white wines. If you like brunch bellinis or dried apricots on a charcuterie board, then you'll like this flavour profile.
Green Apple
A wine tasting ‘green’ is not the same as having flavours from the ‘green fruit’ category, such as green apple and pear. Green apple flavour enhances wine with a tangy or crisp element.
Gooseberry
Gooseberry flavour is typically found in young Sauvignon Blanc. The reason for this this is because Sauvignon Blanc and Gooseberries produce the same group of chemical compounds. Think fruity, tangy, prickly tropical fruits.
Secondary flavors
Lime
Wines with high acidity taste tart and zesty. White wines are often described with characteristics similar to lemon or lime juice.
Pineapple
Pineapple is a tropical fruit, with sweet and juicy pungent flesh. It’s this sweet pungency that’s reflected in some wine aromas, though no actual pineapple is present.
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