2005 Rampant White

Superb Blend for Picnics & BBQs. Trophy & Gold medal winner Margaret River Wine Show December 2005. 55% Semillon, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Sauvignon Blanc.

  • Awards:

    Hamelin Bay’s Rampant White has received many awards in recent vintages winning Royal Wine Show gold medals in 2001, 2002, 2004 and a gold medal and trophy for the 2005 vintage at the 2005 Margaret River Wine Show.
    Silver medal, Royal Perth Wine Show 2005
    2 Bronze, 2005 Royal Melbourne & Royal Adelaide.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Karridale, Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    The wine is a youthful straw green.

  • Bouquet:

    Aromas of grassy citrus fruits wrestle with floral pear and melon with emerging hints of kiwi and passionfruit.

  • Palate:

    The palate is very appealing with plush weight and excellent length – finishing appetisingly dry urging for more.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Warm dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    86% stainless steel, 14% barrel ferment.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Drink now or cellar up to 4 years.

  • Oak Treatment:

    14% barrel fermented, 4% of this was 2004 Chardonnay, matured with battonage for 14 months in oak.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy on its own, or with a fresh garden salad or pizza.

  • Alcohol:

    12%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    4g/L

  • pH:

    3.28

  • Acidity:

    7 g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2005

  • Bottling Date:

    July 2005

  • Tasting Notes:

    Download the Tasting Notes