Vasse Felix - Products - 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

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Tasting Notes

COLOUR Pale straw with a green tinge. NOSE The bouquet opens with a pretty, rose-like perfume above tropical melon fruit salad. Beneath this, are layers of lime zest, fresh snow pea and capers, with subtle vanilla and toast from the elegant French oak. A dark ‘struck match’ element hints at the higher solids wild ferment portion in the wine. PALATE The juicy, pure fruit palate is underpinned by clean, driving acidity and layers of herbal and mineral nuances. It is succulent and textural, with impeccable length.

Winemaker Notes

Sauvignon Blanc provides tropical passionfruit aromatics that are complemented by the Semillon’s lime and floral notes. The wine’s complexity has been enhanced through the use of juice with various clarities. The parcels were fermented with specialised yeasts to increase the aromatic lift of each variety. A portion is fermented in new French oak which adds aromatic complexity and instills a delicate influence of fine grain tannins. A tiny portion of the Sauvignon Blanc was once again fermented entirely on skins, adding savoury elements and texture to the wine.

Varietals:

Production Notes

67% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Semillon

Alcohol:

Alcohol %

12.5

Cellaring Potential:

Aging

Drinks beautifully on release, will reward over next 3-5 years

Harvested:

Harvest Date

February / March 2012

Oak:

Fermentation

15% French oak, 18 weeks (87% new, 13% old)

TA:

Acid

6.4g/L

pH:

pH

3.15

Residual Sugar:

Residual Sugar

1.7g/L

Bottled:

Bottling Date

August 2012

Vintage Notes

2012

Good finishing winter rains with moderate spring conditions resulted in excellent canopy health. The summer ripening period was dry and warm with some above average heat in late January prompting an early start to harvest. The weather tempered in early February and the fruit ripening slowed to a more typical pattern resulting in a long and steady vintage. Continuous fine weather remained through to mid-April when harvest completed for reds.