2006 Rampant White

90 points and 41/2 Stars, James Halliday. Aromas of citrus fruits and dusty grass support a dense guava/kiwi fruit core. Semillon , Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay (58%, 26%, 16%).

  • Awards:

    Bronze medal Margaret River, Royal Perth and Sydney;
    3 1/2 stars, Top pick Ralph Kyte-Powell May 29 2007;
    4 1/2 stars 90 Points James Halliday 2008 Wine Companion.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    The wine is a youthful pale green.

  • Bouquet:

    Aromas of citrus fruits and dusty grass support a dense guava/kiwi fruit core.

  • Palate:

    The palate is very approachable with plush mid palate and a strong creamy finish.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Cool elegant year.

  • Vinification:

    95% tank fermented and 5% barrel fermentation.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested best 2006 2007/8; Suggested Maximum 2010.

  • Oak Treatment:

    5% of the chardonnay was fermented in French oak barriques [2% new].

  • Serving Suggestion:

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

  • Alcohol:

    12%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    5.4 g/L finishes dry

  • pH:

    3.23

  • Acidity:

    7.1 g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2006

  • Bottling Date:

    July 2006

  • Tasting Notes:

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