Hay Shed Hill|Margaret River|Premium Wines

 

Vintage:	2009
Growing Region:	Margaret River 100%
Grape Varieties:	Semillon 52% Sauvignon Blanc 48%

Vintage

2009 was the textbook vintage with even steady ripening allowing each variety to be harvested in an orderly sequence instead of the normal intense rush.

There were some worries early in spring with terrible conditions across Margaret River throughout November, wet, cold and windy but the weather improved and conditions remained ideal for the rest of vintage. The main effect of this poor early weather was poor yields across all varieties. The rest of the growing season was as close to perfect as any farmer has the right to ask for, cool but sunny, no rain to speak of with nice soft breezes to take the edge of the midday sun. The whites are bright and shiny – with lovely cool vintage aromatics.

Sauvignon Blanc showed lovely tropical aromatics with Semillon being typically grassy and fresh.

Michael Kerrigan

Winemaking

The wine is unwooded, with fermentation occurring in stainless steel tanks and then bottled at an early age. A low temperature, protective regime was adopted during its production, thereby preserving the finer fruit characters of these aromatic varieties. 

Colour

 Brilliant appearance, pale straw with green hues.

Nose

Classic lifted Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc aromas. Lemon/lime, gooseberry, pine needles, green mango and passion fruit with distinctive grassy edge.

Palate

Intensely flavoured, clean and zippy palate. Fresh fruit flavours of lemon, passionfruit and pineapple. The palate is long and lingering with a tight acidic backbone and clean dry finish.

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