Sauvignon Blanc 2018 ‘Camelback’
A classic example of this variety which is ideally suited to the cool
grape-growing region of Sunbury. Pale straw in colour with a touch of ripe fruit, this wine has lively lemon, lime and tropical flavours with a touch of fresh herbaceous notes. These characters follow through on the palate giving lovely sweet fruit, crisp length and intensity. The Camelback Sav Blanc exhibits a persistent style with a clean finish
Origin:
Plumpton, Victoria.
Blend:
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Viticulture:
Vines planted in 1997 and 1998. Vines spur-pruned and vertical shoot positioned.
Vintage:
Another dry growing season, early flowering followed by a warm summer. Fruit ripened evenly with picking commencing on the 10 the Feb.
Winemaking:
Grapes were macerated on skins in the press for 24 hours before pressing. The juice was racked and fermented in a stainless steels vat at low temperatures. After fermentation, the wine, stabilised and bottled with no fining and minimal handling.
Bottled: August 2018
A classic example of this variety which is ideally suited to the cool
grape-growing region of Sunbury. Pale straw in colour with a touch of ripe fruit, this wine has lively lemon, lime and tropical flavours with a touch of fresh herbaceous notes. These characters follow through on the palate giving lovely sweet fruit, crisp length and intensity. The Camelback Sav Blanc exhibits a persistent style with a clean finish
Origin:
Plumpton, Victoria.
Blend:
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Viticulture:
Vines planted in 1997 and 1998. Vines spur-pruned and vertical shoot positioned.
Vintage:
Another dry growing season, early flowering followed by a warm summer. Fruit ripened evenly with picking commencing on the 10 the Feb.
Winemaking:
Grapes were macerated on skins in the press for 24 hours before pressing. The juice was racked and fermented in a stainless steels vat at low temperatures. After fermentation, the wine, stabilised and bottled with no fining and minimal handling.
Bottled: August 2018
A classic example of this variety which is ideally suited to the cool
grape-growing region of Sunbury. Pale straw in colour with a touch of ripe fruit, this wine has lively lemon, lime and tropical flavours with a touch of fresh herbaceous notes. These characters follow through on the palate giving lovely sweet fruit, crisp length and intensity. The Camelback Sav Blanc exhibits a persistent style with a clean finish
Origin:
Plumpton, Victoria.
Blend:
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Viticulture:
Vines planted in 1997 and 1998. Vines spur-pruned and vertical shoot positioned.
Vintage:
Another dry growing season, early flowering followed by a warm summer. Fruit ripened evenly with picking commencing on the 10 the Feb.
Winemaking:
Grapes were macerated on skins in the press for 24 hours before pressing. The juice was racked and fermented in a stainless steels vat at low temperatures. After fermentation, the wine, stabilised and bottled with no fining and minimal handling.
Bottled: August 2018