Deen Vat 5 Botrytis Semillon 2008

Region
Riverina

Appearance
Mid straw yellow.

Bouquet
Enticing aromas of citrus zest, peach and bush honey with a wisp of quince and sweet vanillin oak.

Palate
Layers of botrytis flavours such as cumquat, citrus and a rich blend of stone fruits, accompanied by attractive French oak and finishing with a slight touch of refreshing acidity.

Vintage Conditions
The year began with mild temperatures, showers of rain and high humidity. Ideal conditions for botrytis but much too early. Following dry conditions, the botrytis infection moved slowly until after Easter when the early morning dews gave the botrytis the required moist and humid conditions. Harvest began late April and was finished in mid May. Botrytis fruit was picked at 18-23 baume across various vineyards depending on the combination of flavour and sweetness.

Winemaking
De Bortoli have established a number of Semillon vineyards over the years from
which the fruit is sourced for this sweet, delectable wine. Fermentation occurs over 4-8 weeks with each vineyard kept separate to enhance the individual characteristics.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol: 10.5% pH: 3.4 TA: 8.3 g/L

Cellaring
Enjoy now or cellar for 5-8 years.

Suggested Cuisine
A wine that suits many fruit based desserts such as lemon tart or enjoy with a cheese and fruit platter.

General Characteristics
Sweet    Medium Bodied