Deen Vat 6 Verdelho (2009)

Region
Riverina

Appearance
Straw in colour

Bouquet
Has an inviting honeysuckle perfume mingled with tropical fruit and a background of nutty oak.

Palate
A fresh vibrant wine with creamy texture, balanced acidity and luscious fruit

Vintage Conditions
The lead up to the 2009 harvest in the Riverina was one of the best on record, with refreshing rains during spring and mild December temperatures. This led to fruit with flavour intensity and acid structure not seen for several years. This all changed at the end of January with an unprecedented heat wave with temperatures above 40° for two weeks, which shut down the ripening process for three weeks. Nevertheless the vintage overall was good to excellent.

Winemaking
All fruit was sourced from estate vineyards. A small percenatge of Arneis was added for complexity. The juice was cold settled then racked to fermentation, which occurred at moderate temperatures to preserve the fresh characters. A portion (19%) of the blend was fermented in four year old French oak barriques and left on lees for eight months.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 13.5%   pH : 3.30   TA : 6.20 g/L

Cellaring
This wine should drink well over the next 3-4 years.

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

General Characteristics
Medium Dry  Medium Bodied