Product Description
Trophy for Best Blended White at 2005 Royal Adelaide Wine Show. 69% Semillon 31% Sauvignon Blanc.
| Awards: | The 2005 vintage has a Gold medal and Trophy for the Best White Blend awarded by the 2005 Royal Adelaide Wine Show. Silver (National Wine Show of Australia & Margaret River) Bronze (Royal Melbourne & Royal Perth) Best Whites $15-$25 (Ray Jordan, the West Australian) 5 stars 94 Points – James Halliday’s 2007 Australian Wine |
| Companion: | Best of the best of Australian Sauvignon Semillon Blends |
| Region: | 100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River. |
| Colour: | The wine is straw yellow tinged with green. |
| Bouquet: | Aromas of citrus, freshly ground cumin seed, freshly rubbed basil and sage with hints of capsicum overlay a juicy core of guava and kiwi fruit. |
| Palate: | A small percentage of barrel fermentation in French and American barriques has added a malty mealy complexity to the nose.The palate is juicy, fresh and restrained, affording excellent mid palate depth, bound tightly by a tantalising natural acid zing and minerality, with a long, flavoursome finish. The palate is juicy, fresh and restrained, affording excellent mid palate depth, bound tightly by a tantalising natural acid zing and minerality, with a long, flavoursome finish. |
| Source: | Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River |
| Vintage Characteristics: | Warm dry vintage. |
| Vinification: | 85% stainless steel and 15% barrel fermented. |
| Cellaring Potential: | Drink now until end of 2006. |
| Oak Treatment: | 15% barrel fermented, 5% new French oak and 3% new American oak barriques. |
| Serving Suggestion: | Enjoy with fresh lemon seafood dishes or on its own in the warmth of the afternoon sun. |
| Alcohol: | 12.5% |
| Sweetness: | Dry |
| Residual Sugar: | 3.6g/L |
| pH: | 3.12 |
| Acidity: | 7.08g/L |
| Harvest Date: | march 2005 |
| Bottling Date: | July 2005 |
