| Grapegrowers: | Chris and Dave Macdonald |
| Location: | Bladen Vineyard, Conders Bend Road |
| Specifications: |
Alcohol: 13.0 % w/v Residual Sugar: 5.7 g/L pH: 3.38 Titratable Acidity: 5.0 g/L |
| Viticulture: |
Climate: A warm and dry spring and summer was followed by a cool autumn. This resulted in good yields with excellent fruit flavours. Soils: Silty loam Training: Standard vertical trellis Harvest Dates: 8th April, 2009 |
| Tasting Notes: |
Colour: Mid-straw Nose: Bottled pear and nashi fruit flavours with of hints of rockmelon and nougat. Palate: Made in a dry style, with an elegant, creamy texture, ripe stone-fruit and pear flavours and a long, soft finish. Cellaring: Cellaring for 2-4 years will be rewarded. Serve: At cool room temperature or slightly chilled. Suggested Foods: This wine will make a perfect companion to pork and poultry dishes or enjoy with pâtés and hard cheeses. |
| Winemaking: | The grapes were handpicked and whole cluster pressed. After 48 hours the clear juice was racked. A selected aromatic yeast strain and a long, cool ferment were used to preserve the fruit’s inherent flavours. After fermentation, the wine was aged on yeast lees for 4-5 months to aid the creamy texture. |
| Bottling Date: | 9th December, 2009 |
| Winemakers: | Sam Smail |
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