Region and Country: McLaren Vale region, South Australia
Varieties: Verdelho
Tasting Notes: Hazy, bright orange colour. Ripe stone fruit, stewed pears, spice. Nice interplay of fruit and subtle honeyed undertones which balance the ginger notes. Nice chewy tannin too. Easy going beauty at a great price
Farming Principles: Biodynamic
Winemaking Procedure: "Picked twice, one early pick, one later riper pick. Destemmed and fermented on skins, 50% was pressed to old oak after 1 month and lees stirred fortnightly to build texture, 50% was sealed on skins for 180 days. Pressed separately and aged for a further 6 months in seasoned French oak."