Charles Sturt Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage 2011

Notes The wine was made from premium grapes from the University's vineyard in the cool-climate region of Orange in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales. The vineyard is at an altitude of 900m.

The cool-climate of the Orange region allows for extended ripening and thus optimal flavour development. The 2011 vintage was cool, wet and challenging, necessitating close attention to canopy management and crop level. The crop was thinned post-veraison to allow even ripening. The cool conditions encouraged retention of typical Sauvignon Blanc grassiness and gooseberry characters.

Aroma The wine has a lifted grassy, herbal aroma with hints of straw and some nutty character. There is also a subtle clove spice which may be a characteristic of the growing season.

Palate Shows soft fruit with grassy, citrus flavours. It is a light fresh wine with good length and a crisp acid finish. This will be an ideal aperitif or matched to light lunch foods and salads.

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