Sacred Hill Colombard Unwooded Chardonnay

Region

Riverina



Appearance

Pale straw in colour



Bouquet

Fresh and ripe tropical fruit



Palate

This fruit driven wine is full of tropical flavours and a defining green apple acid backbone.



Vintage Conditions

The lead up to the 2009 harvest in the Riverina was one of the best on record, with refreshing rains during Spring and mild December temperatures. This led to fruit with flavour intensity and acid structure not seen for a few years. This all changed at the end of January with an unprecedented heat wave of plus 40 degrees for 14 days, which saw ripening stall for 3 weeks. Overall the vintage was good to excellent.



Winemaking

Selected parcels of fruit were harvested in excellent condition and gently pressed to retain varietal character and freshness. The juice was fermented cold to retain fruit flavour and freshness before being clarified and bottled.



Wine Analysis

Alc/Vol : 12.5%   pH : 3.33  TA : 6.3 g/L



Cellaring

Best enjoyed young and fresh



Suggested Cuisine

Try with caesar salad or grilled flathead



General Characteristics

Medium Dry and Medium Bodied