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Vineyard
This single vineyard wine is grown in the ultra-cool Drumborg sub-region of Henty, in far south-west Victoria. It is planted in degraded volcanic buckshot topsoil over a permeable cracking red clay base. The vines are VSP trained and grow with moderate vigour. Far enough inland to experience continental-like cool nights, the site is also significantly influenced by its proximity to the Great Southern Ocean.
Growing Season
The 2023/2024 growing season started with unseasonal warm weather at the beginning of August. This led to an earlier budburst than is typical. A poor flowering due to windy and cool conditions led to a lower-than-average fruit set, leading to a small crop. The veraison period in February saw relatively cool conditions until March, when we had a slew of warm weeks, bringing the harvest on in a hurry. The resultant fruit was harvested with excellent concentration and juicy acidity.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested fruit was picked at 12.8 Be and chilled overnight before being whole bunch pressed to tank. The juice was settled clean and then carefully racked to tank, where it underwent a long, slow, cool fermentation. When dry, the wine was left on yeast lees until bottling in late August.
Tasting Note
Pear, honeysuckle and spiced apple fruit flavours are matched to a creamy aromatic quality.
The palate is true to the bouquet and is complemented by natural Pinot Gris texture. A bright and cleansing natural acid line draws the flavour long.
