2006 Sauvignon Blanc

Trophy & Gold medal for Best Sauvignon Blanc at the 2006 Margaret River Wine Show.

  • Awards:

    Gold medal and Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc at the 2006 Margaret River Wine Show;
    Silver, Royal Sydney;
    Bronze, Royal Perth, Royal Hobart, Royal Adelaide.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard,Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    The wine is a youthful straw green.

  • Bouquet:

    The fresh nose exhibits floral lime, mineral and citrus pith with an attractive undertone of creamy vanilla pod derived from barrel fermentation.

  • Palate:

    The palate is fresh and zesty, typical of Hamelin Bay Sauvignon Blanc, with excellent minerality and length of flavour.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Cool elegant year.

  • Vinification:

    78% stainless steel and 22% barrel fermented.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested best 2006 to 2007; Suggested maximum 2010.

  • Oak Treatment:

    22% barrel ferment in French Oak, 3% new.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with a dozen freshly shucked oysters or pan seared scallops.

  • Alcohol:

    13%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    0.5g/L

  • pH:

    3.15

  • Acidity:

    7.0g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2006

  • Bottling Date:

    July 2006

  • Tasting Notes:

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