Montage Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Region
Riverina

Appearance
Pale straw with fresh green hues

Bouquet
The nose is clean and grassy with fresh gooseberry aromas

Palate
The palate exhibits fresh gooseberry and citrus fruit characters finishing with delicacy, freshness and crisp, balanced acidity.

Vintage Conditions
Warmer than usual January nights meant some varieties reached maturity early. Late December rains and follow up showers in January ensured the fruit was delivered to the winery in good condition. With a cooler February then usual, varieties that had not reached maturity in January took longer than expected to ripen. Nearly all white varieties were harvested before the end of February with the overall quality very good.

Winemaking
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc from select vineyards in the Riverina were chosen for their intense varietal characters. The juice was fermented cold to retain fruit flavour and freshness before being clarified and bottled.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 12.0 %   pH : 3.25   TA : 6.5 g/L

Cellaring
Best enjoyed in its youth whilst retaining its fresh fruit intensity but can be cellared in the short term (a year or so) under ideal conditions.

Suggested Cuisine
A perfect accompaniment to fresh seafood, salads, light pasta dishes or Asian food.

General Characteristics
Dry  Medium Bodied