A new blend for us this year but from some of the usual sites. A homage to the wines of the Loire Valley, this Adelaide Hills white is all about the aromatic and textural dance between Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.
Vineyards: Summertown (Sauvignon Blanc 65%), Scary Gully (Riesling 25%) & Ashton (Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay 10%)
Vine age: 16-22 years
Clones: Unknown (Sauvignon Blanc), GM198 (Riesling) & i10v1 (Chardonnay)
Elevation: 500-620m
Aspects: North (Summertown), south-east (Scary Gully) & north (Ashton)
Soils: Light loamy clay over sandstone with extensive schist and quartz rubble.
Vinification: 100% whole cluster pressed and settled in tank overnight. Racked to neutral French barriques and hogsheads for eight months.
Alc: 12.6%
pH: 3.2
TA: 6.7 g/L
Production: 389 dozen