Product Description
90 points and 41/2 Stars, James Halliday. Aromas of citrus fruits and dusty grass support a dense guava/kiwi fruit core. Semillon , Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay (58%, 26%, 16%).
Awards: | Bronze medal Margaret River, Royal Perth and Sydney;3 1/2 stars, Top pick Ralph Kyte-Powell May 29 2007;4 1/2 stars 90 Points James Halliday 2008 Wine Companion. |
Region: | 100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River. |
Colour: | The wine is a youthful pale green. |
Bouquet: | Aromas of citrus fruits and dusty grass support a dense guava/kiwi fruit core. |
Palate: | The palate is very approachable with plush mid palate and a strong creamy finish. |
Source: | Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River |
Vintage Characteristics: | Cool elegant year. |
Vinification: | 95% tank fermented and 5% barrel fermentation. |
Cellaring Potential: | Suggested best 2006 2007/8; Suggested Maximum 2010. |
Oak Treatment: | 5% of the chardonnay was fermented in French oak barriques [2% new]. |
Serving Suggestion: | Enjoy on its own, or with a fresh garden salad or pizza. |
Alcohol: | 12% |
Sweetness: | Dry |
Residual Sugar: | 5.4 g/L finishes dry |
pH: | 3.23 |
Acidity: | 7.1 g/L |
Harvest Date: | March 2006 |
Bottling Date: | July 2006 |