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VINTAGE ARCHIVE
2008 SAUVIGNON BLANC
2008 Vintage Conditions
Sourced from a vineyard just over 1,000m above sea level, these grapes are grown in a distinctly cool climate. The 2008 season was ideal with summer temperatures cooler than previous seasons, occasional rain throughout the season to keep the vines fresh, slow and even ripening and dry weather at harvest time. We were able to choose the ideal time to harvest these grapes. We aimed to capture all of the aromatic intensity that Sauvignon Blanc is able to produce, whilst still having properly ripe flavours and lively acidity.
Winemaking Notes
The winemaking process was intentionally uncomplicated. The juice required little fining or acidification prior to fermentation. Selected commercial yeasts were used for fermentation to highlight fruit purity and maintain a clean aromatic profile. Fermented was conducted exclusively in stainless steel tanks to retain aromatic intensity and complexity. The wine was stabilised and filtered immediately after fermentation and bottled early to capture the wine in its freshest state.
| VARIETY | 100% sauvignon blanc | Order |
| REGION | Orange NSW (Cool Climate) | |
| BOUQUET | Intensely aromatic passionfruit, lime, grapefruit, lychee with a hint of herbaceousness | |
| PALATE | Generous fruit flavours supported by lively acidity. Has great length and persistence with a dry finish | |
| DRINKING | Best young and fresh. Drink within 2 years of harvest. | |
| WINEMAKER | drew tuckwell | |
| ALCOHOL | 12.5% Alcohol by Volume | |
| ADDITIVES | Preservative (220) | Skim Milk | |
| PRICE | $16.65 per bottle $195.00 per case* |
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*FREE DELIVERY (QLD, NSW, VIC) other states $10.00 per case.
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