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Verdelho 2001
Regional Appellation: Perth Hills
Grape Variety: 100% Verdelho
Oak Maturation: None
Alcohol: 13.6%
Cellaring Potential: Drink now
FRUIT
The Verdelho vines have been planted on lean gravelly soil
in a harsh environment, hacked out of the native Australian bush.
The results of this spartan base has been low yielding vines producing
intense tropical passionfruit and rich honey suckle characteristics.
WINE MAKING
Picked in the cool of the early morning, and processed
immediately to retain all the fresh fruit characteristics. This
wine was fermented cool with natural yeast to allow the natural
fruit flavours to break through.
ASSESSMENT
Colour: Pale Gold, with green edges
Nose: Tropical Passionfruit with citrus overtones
Palate: Intense tropical fruit flavours, predominantly passionfruit
and rich honey with a zesty citrus finish
Recommended Cuisine: Ideal with spicy Asian foods and Seafood
dishes
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