Vintage & Viticulture
2009 was an interesting vintage starting off cool and ending with a long warm fall. Spring came in with a wet April and a drier May which allowed a slow consistent flowering. The summer was wet and had temperatures 2-3 degrees below normal. Once again the fall made the vintage, drier warm temperatures and cool nights allowed the fruit to develop further. Vineyard management was more important than ever, crops were maintained low and canopies trimmed to maximize the minimal heat and sun units. Patience was rewarded with clean well structured fruit.
Winemaker's Notes:
Excellent vineyard management in a trying year allowed fruit to arrive to our cellar clean and ripe. The grapes were crushed and gently pressed. The juice was clarified using flotation technology. The clean juice followed a traditional cool fermentation with a specially selected yeast strain. The fermentation was completed in 2 weeks and the wine was cleaned quickly to maintain fresh aromatic style. The varieties were made separately and then the final cuvee was created using a 60Chardonnay and 40Sauvignon Blanc.
Tasting Notes:
This Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc is light straw in colour with a broad range of aromas and flavours; from crisp apple and pineapple to subtle notes of banana and gooseberry. The finish is clean and defined by its crisp acidity.
Food Pairings:
This elegant wine compliments crisp salads, lightly seasoned fish and grilled poultry entrees.
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