2020 Legacy Series Sauvignon Blanc
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2020 Legacy Series Sauvignon Blanc

2020 Legacy Series Sauvignon Blanc

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.

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%
Vintage Notes
Tasting 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. 

Wines of excellent balance and fruit purity, a vintage similar to 2003 in style. Best varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

  • Colour Pale Straw and light gold with green tinges
  • Cellar Enjoy now or for up to 20 years
  • Bouquet Floral, with white flowers, fennel flower, dill, kaffir lime, mandarin leaf and citrus blossom.
  • Palate Bright and elegant, saline like acidity. This is delicate and mineral, shaped by gentle yet structural phenolic texture. Refined fruit, limes, pink lady apple skins, gentle notes of pink grapefruit, snow pea, white current and cumquat. Holding with it exceptional grip, poise and balance.

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. 

Wines of excellent balance and fruit purity, a vintage similar to 2003 in style. Best varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Tasting Notes
  • Colour Pale Straw and light gold with green tinges
  • Cellar Enjoy now or for up to 20 years
  • Bouquet Floral, with white flowers, fennel flower, dill, kaffir lime, mandarin leaf and citrus blossom.
  • Palate Bright and elegant, saline like acidity. This is delicate and mineral, shaped by gentle yet structural phenolic texture. Refined fruit, limes, pink lady apple skins, gentle notes of pink grapefruit, snow pea, white current and cumquat. Holding with it exceptional grip, poise and balance.
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