Region South Eastern Australia

Colour Light pale straw with green hues.

Aroma The nose shows lifted citrus and tropical fruits.

Palate The ripe flavours of the generous citrus and tropical fruits linger on the palate and are balanced with clean, refreshing acidity.

Vintage Conditions Fruit for this wine was sourced from selected vineyards in South Eastern Australia. The 2009 vintage was characterised by some unusual weather conditions. Below average winter rainfall was followed by a relatively warm and dry spring, which ended with a cool and damp November and December, increasing sub-soil moisture. Warm summer conditions brought on an early vintage which was not dissimilar to 2008.

Analysis

Harvest Date Late January to early February 2008

pH 3.24

Acidity 6.70g/L

Alcohol 8.50%

Residual Sugar 8.7g/L

Cellar  This wine is best enjoyed when young and fresh.

Variety Verdelho, Viognier, Colombard, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Marsanne.

Maturation Complementary parcels of white grapes went through a cool temperature controlled ferment to retain fresh fruit characters.