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Wine Description
The Story
Vineyard
A section of our Weightmans Block 1 vineyard was set aside for the crafting of this wine. Planted on red brown loamy soil, the underlying subsoil is composed of stone and gravel providing the vines with a deep, well-drained profile to grow in. This patch of Chenin Blanc was selected due to its early ripening characteristics, which results in early flavour development at low sugar levels and with excellent natural acidity. We hav...
Wine Information
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
pH: 3.16
Total Acidity: 8.2
Oak Maturation: NA
Harvest Date: 24 to 26 February 2018
Bottling Date: Tirage 18 May 2018, disgorged November 2018
Cellaring Potential: Drink now for immediate enjoyment
Colour: Pale straw
Nose: Delicate citrus and lifted fresh apple aromas
Palate: A vibrant and fine palate displaying citrus, red apple and lemonade flavours with hints of fresh bread, finishing with...
Vintage 2018
AUSTRALIA: Very promising quality with the most optimistic reviewers declaring 2018 great in every region and for every variety. The more cautious view is that early frosts reduced yields, but that consistent good weather throughout the second half of the growing season actually resulted in great potential.
Barossa 2018 vintage to savor
The 2018 Barossa vintage was completed at the end of April 2018, with growers and winemakers satisfied...
