Tasting Notes
Lime and white pear on the nose, delicate use of wood, good structure with crisp acidity. Balanced with a long finish. Minerally and elegant.
In The Vineyard
Aspect: South-West facing slopes
Elevation: 300 – 320m
Soil Type: Medium texture gravelly soils with a structured clay layer
Clones: CY3, 5, 95, 268
Rootstock: R110, 101-14
Planting Date: 1992
Irrigation: Yes
Trellising: Extended Perold
Plant Density: 3 205 – 4 167 vines/ha
About The Harvest
Harvest Date: 14 March 2007
Analysis at Harvest: Sugar: 21.3° B
Total acid: 6
pH: 3.29
Yeasts: Natural fermentation
In The Cellar
Destemmed, crushed, pressed and settled for 2 days. 23 new French oak barrels were used and fermentation started naturally in all barrels. Underwent malolactic fermentation. 40% new French oak and 2nd and 3rd fill for balance.
