Bancroft Bridge Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Region
Riverina

Appearance
Pale straw in colour with fresh green hues

Bouquet
The nose is clean and grassy with a hint of tropical fruit

Palate
The palate is soft and round with clean citrus flavours on the finish

Vintage Conditions
Warmer than usual January nights lead to some varieties reaching maturity earlier then previous years. Late ‘07 Rains &  some showers in January ensured the fruit in good condition. With a cooler February than 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
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 : 11.5 %   pH : 3.33   TA : 5.71 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
Medium Dry  Light Bodied