2002 Rampant White

Lively passionfruit and honeydew meld with an attractive flinty grassiness.

  • Awards:

    Gold (Royal Melbourne)

  • Colour:

    HAMELIN BAY`S RAMPANT WHITE has a pale youthful green hue.

  • Bouquet:

    This wine displays attributes from three varieties from which it is made. Lively passionfruit and honeydew meld with an attractive flinty grassiness for an appealing nose. The full barrel ferment adds complexity with subtle cedar, which is only apparent if you look very closely.

  • Palate:

    The palate is fresh and crisp, with a round supple texture affording easy drinking.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Mild dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    95% stainless steel and 5% barrel fermentation.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Drink now to 2003.

  • Oak Treatment:

    5% barrel fermented and matured chardonnay.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy on it`s own, fresh salads or Asian quisine.

  • Alcohol:

    13%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry.

  • Residual Sugar:

    6.3g/L

  • pH:

    3.33

  • Acidity:

    6.5g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2002

  • Bottling Date:

    August 2002

  • Tasting Notes:

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