2008 Sauvignon Blanc

  Fresh and zesty, with a punchy mid-palate and a long dry mineral finish. 90 points - James Halliday

  • Awards:

    90 points James Halliday's Wine Companion 2009
    Silver : Margaret River Wine Show.
    Bronze: Perth Adelaide, Royal Hobart.

  • Region:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Colour:

    The wine is a youthful pale straw tinged with green.

  • Bouquet:

    The nose exudes floral kiwi and passionfruit,with freshly rubbed mint in the background.

  • Palate:

    The palate is fresh and zesty, with a punchy
    mid-palate and a long dry mineral finish as is typical for this Five Ashes Terroir Sauvignon Blanc.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested best September 2008 to 2009; Suggested maximum 2011

  • Oak Treatment:

    16% barrel fermented with 6% new French oak barriques.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with freshly shucked oysters or pan seared scallops.

  • Alcohol:

    12%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    0.5 g/L

  • pH:

    3.32

  • Acidity:

    6.6 g/l

  • Bottling Date:

    July 2008

  • Tasting Notes:

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