Sero Moscato 2009

Region
South Eastern Australia

Appearance
IIntense straw yellow colour

Bouquet
Lifted intense grapey aromas with just a hint of honey

Palate
Intensely flavoured yet delicate and well balanced

Vintage Conditions
Warmer then usual January nights lead to some varieties reaching maturity earlier then previous years. Late 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
Fruit was sourced from vineyards that were well protected from the harsh sun and which displayed the intensity required for this style of wine. The fruit was picked and pressed cold. Juice was left to settle naturally and then filtered clean. The wine was fermented cold to retain fresh fruit characters and fermentation stopped once a balance was reached between alcohol and sweetness.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 8.0%   pH : 3.25   TA : 5.8 g/L

Cellaring
Best drunk now but should cellar up to 2 years.

Suggested Cuisine
Nothing sweet. Oysters natural.

General Characteristics
Medium Sweet       Light Bodied