2018 Speakeasy Sauvignon Blanc

SPEAKEASY Sauvignon Blanc is a stylish, elegant example of a full flavoured, cool climate wine showing the true expression of the Adelaide Hills region.

Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard: Fruit was sourced from Wenzel Road Balhannah.

Vintage Conditions: The 2018 growing season started slowly, but warmer weather eventually helped to speed things up. Fruit set throughout the region was good and the low rainfall and warm weather from January to April resulted in great sugar development, while a cooler than average March offered ideal night temperatures for colour and flavour development.

Vinification: Machine-picked in the early morning to retain natural acidity, the fruit was de-stemmed and pressed to stainless steels tanks and inoculated with several different yeast strains. Fermentation also took place with wild yeast in a small number of barrels. Post ferment, the wine was kept on lees for 6 months with stirring to promote complexity before clarification, light filtration and bottling.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Vibrant pale straw.

Aroma: Notes of white flowers, lychee and nashi pear.

Palate: Generous, smooth and showing great depth with hints of almond honey, citrus and creamy stone fruit. Flinty minerality and a solid acid backbone combine harmoniously to create a persistent lingering finish.

Wine Analysis:

Alcohol : 12.5%

Total Acidity : 7.6 g/l

Ph : 3.26