2020 Legacy Series Sauvignon Blanc
2020 vintage was defined by dry conditions from the onset of budburst through to harvest
A lower than average rainfall in 2019, and hot dry weather conditions in January, February and March made for almost drought conditions for harvest 2020.
Two Blocks of old Vine Sauvignon Blanc on the Cullen Vineyard were hand-harvested on a Fruit Day and New Moon Flower Day in late February. After overnight skin-contact the wine was pressed to 66% new oak for 6 months of maturation before being bottled without fining or filtration.
Vintage Notes
2020 vintage was defined by dry conditions from the onset of budburst through to harvest in 2020.
A lower than average rainfall in 2019, and hot dry weather conditions in January, February and March made for almost drought conditions for harvest 2020.
Bunch numbers were about average, but low berry weights due to the dry conditions produced very low yields and wines which were balanced and pretty in nature. The harvest was unaffected by Covid 19 lockdowns as we had finished harvest and most of the fermentations had also finished, we just had the pressing of the red wines. Chardonnay yields were still affected by the previous year’s frost.
Wines of excellent balance and fruit purity, a vintage similar to 2003 in style. Best varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
Winemaker Notes
VINEYARD : 100% Cullen Vineyard
VARIETIES: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
HARVEST: First pick on 14th of February, full fruit day. Second pick on a New moon Flower Day 24th February.
OAK: 6 months in 66% new oak
ALCOHOL: 13%
Tasting Notes
$80.00