STATISTICAL INFORMATION
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appellation:
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100% Margaret River (Wilyabrup)
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composition:
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100% estate grown chardonnay
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alcohol:
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13.0%
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residual sugar:
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0.3 g/L
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TA:
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7.4 g/L
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pH:
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3.28
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TASTING NOTES
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colour:
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pale lemon green |
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nose:
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orange blossom, flint, cahews and nectarines |
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palate:
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textural yet fresh and focused |
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weight:
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medium
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length:
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long
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acid balance:
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spot on
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tannins:
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nil
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flavours:
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nectarines,grapefruit, brioche
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WINEMAKERS COMMENTS
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| on the nose nectarine, nougat and orange blossom abound as well as flinty complexities. the palate delivers both freshness and complexity with a saline acidity complementing complex notes of brioche dough and roasted cashews. barrel fermentation and extended time on fine lees provide depth and texture to this flavourful wine yet retaining brightness and freshness. |
VINEYARDS NOTES
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vines:
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1,894 on 1.13Ha, planted 1999
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pruning:
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cane, August 2021
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bud burst:
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early September 2021
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verasion:
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early January 2022
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irrigation:
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yes
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spray:
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sulphur/lime only
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verasion:
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early January 2022
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irrigation:
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yes
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spray:
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sulphur/lime
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HARVEST NOTES
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harvest date:
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25 February 2022 |
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method:
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hand pick
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baume:
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12.5
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yield (t/h):
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1.89
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WINEMAKING NOTES
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fermenter:
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burgundian barrels |
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yeast:
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wild ferment |
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pressing:
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pneumatic press, whole clusters |
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oak:
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french oak barriques, 33% new |
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cooperage:
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Marsannay |
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fining:
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bentonite
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bottling:
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December 2022
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preservative:
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SO2
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cellaring potential:
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8-10 years
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food pairing:
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porcini risotto, crayfish, rabbit in mustard sauce |