Deen Vat 2 Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Region
South Eastern Australia

Appearance
Light straw with lovely green hues.

Bouquet
Lively floral aromas and fresh green herbs give way to citrus and tropical characters.

Palate
Fruit-driven palate with nettle and green melon notes that finish with a silky soft texture.

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
53% of the fruit is from De Bortoli cool climate vineyard in the King Valley. The other 47% is from four select old vineyards in the Riverina. Winemaking techniques included fermentation at elevated temperatures and fermentation with solids. These techniques improve texture and softness without sacrificing varietal expression.  Wine was left on yeast lees ‘Sur lie’ for 3 month prior to blending.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 12.0%   pH : 3.4   TA : 7.1 g/L

Cellaring
This wine will develop in the bottle over the next 2 to 3 years.

Suggested Cuisine
Enjoy with seafood, Thai and Vietnamese dishes.

General Characteristics
Dry     Medium Bodied