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2017 Shadowfax Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc
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Harvest Date
10 March 2017
Vineyards
Lenswood, Adelaide Hills
Viticulture
A long cool growing season across southern Australia. A settled flowering led to good crop levels. Careful canopy management and some crop thinning allowed for full flavour ripeness. We harvested early to retain freshness and natural acidity.
Wine Making
Fruit was hand-picked and whole bunch and gently pressed. Natural fermentation took place in French Hogs heads (50%), and the other half in tank to retain vibrancy. The wine was left on yeast lees to add complexity for 6 months, prior to bottling in September 2017. Technical details: pH 3.24; Titratable Acidity 7g/L; alcohol 12.7%
Colour
Pale straw with a vibrant green hue.
Bouquet
Blackcurrant leaf, nettles and cracked pea.
Palate
Intense front palate with some tropical and blackcurrant leaf notes. Great mid palate texture leads onto a vibrant sherbet acidity and a long mineral finish.
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