Sacred Hill Semillon Chardonnay 2011

Region
Riverina.

Appearance
Pale straw with lively green edges.

Bouquet
Citrus, tropical notes are prominent, complemented with a hint of oak.  

Palate
This fresh zesty wine is balanced by a creamy mid palate whilst exhibiting up front citrus lemon, stone and tropical fruit flavours. Finishing with subtle oak.

Vintage Conditions
2011 was a very difficult vintage with some of the largest rainfalls recorded in a growing season. However, the summer ripening period was cooler because of this rainfall. This led to long ripening periods and great flavour and acid balance, rarely seen in the Riverina region.

Winemaking
Premium parcels of local fruit were picked at peak flavour ripeness showing concentrated  varietal characters. Fruit was picked in the cool of the night and gently pressed, naturally settled and racked to fermentation. Fermentation in stainless steel was combined with fermentation on French and American oak to add complexity and palate definition. The majority of the wine spent time on yeast lees with stirring to build mid palate weight and texture.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 12.5%   pH : 3.26   TA : 6.21 g/L

Cellaring
This wine is made for immediate consumption however can be cellared
for up to two years.

Suggested Cuisine
Sautéed Field Mushrooms with creamy Polenta or Oysters Naturale.

General Characteristics
Medium Dry   Medium Bodied