Deen Vat 6 Verdelho (2008)

Region
Riverina

Appearance
Pale straw in colour

Bouquet
Has an inviting honeysuckle perfume mingled with tropical fruit and just a hint of oak.

Palate
A fresh vibrant wine. It has a creamy texture cut with mouthwatering acidity and luscious fruit.

Vintage Conditions
Warmer then usual January nights lead to some varieties reaching maturity earlier then previous years. Late ‘07 Rains &  some showers in January ensured the fruit in good condition. With a cooler February then usual, varieties that had not reached maturity in January took longer then expected to ripen. Nearly all white varieties were finished harvesting before the end of February with overall quality being quite good.

Winemaking
All fruit was sourced from Estate grown vineyards. A small percenatge of Arnies was added for complexity. The juice was cold settled then racked to fermentation. Fermentation took place at moderate temperatures to promote fruitiness and fullness of the wine. 18% of the wine was fermented in 4 year old French oak barriques and left on lees for 8 months

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 13.9%   pH : 3.35   TA : 7.0 g/L

Cellaring
This wine should drink well over the next 2-3 years

Suggested Cuisine
Enjoy with seafood (excellent with fish & chips) or spicy dishes

General Characteristics
Medium Dry  Medium Bodied