Tasting Notes

VINTAGE
While most of Eastern Australia experienced a very hot 2008 vintage producing super ripe grapes and high alcohol wines Western Australia
in general and Margaret River in particular enjoyed a mild, even and relatively stress free 2008 vintage. Coming off one of the
wetter winters for some time the ground was well hydrated for the start of spring.
The weather throughout spring and summer was excellent with generally mild temperatures and good sunshine - great grape growing
conditions. Sauvignon Blanc showed lovely tropical aromatics with Semillon being typically grassy and fresh.
Michael Kerrigan
WINEMAKING
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes from the Hay Shed Hill vineyard were used in making this wine. Only free run juice was used, this
component of the juice is the highest in quality with the most intense fruit expression and the lowest in undesirable phenolic skin
characters. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperature without the use of oak preserved and highlighted the finer fruit
characters of these aromatic varieties.
COLOUR
The wine displays fresh green tinges to a very pale straw colour
NOSE
Typical cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon aromas of lively tropical fruits and fresh herbaceous grassy characters make up an
intense bouquet.
PALATE
The palate is fresh and lively with classic Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon characters and a fine structure that are an indication both of the
quality of the vintage and of the use of only free-run juice.