Region
Riverina
Appearance
Pale straw with green undertones
Bouquet
Inviting honeysuckle perfume mingled with tropical fruit and subtle oak aromas
Palate
A fresh vibrant wine with luscious fruit, good texture, and balanced acidity
Vintage Conditions
The 100 year drought brought vintage forward 3 weeks earlier then usual. Very dry, although not overly hot conditions lead to reduced crop yields producing fruit with above average flavour intensity.
Winemaking
This wine is estate grown on the De Bortoli Bilbul vineyards. The juice was cold settled then racked to fermentation which occurred at low temperatures to retain freshness and varietal character. A portion of the juice, 24% was fermented in old French oak barriques. The wine was kept on lees and stirred every 3 weeks for 6 months.
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 13.5% pH : 3.2 TA : 6.3 g/L
Cellaring
Enjoy whilst the wine retains its fresh, fruity flavours or can be cellared for 2 to 3 years.
Suggested Cuisine
Enjoy with seafood (excellent with fish & chips) or spicy dishes
General Characteristics
Medium Dry Medium Bodied
