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“The unmistakable sauvignon blanc aromas of passionfruit and lychee combine with mixed peel and marzipan, together with some faint grassy notes. Perfectly layered, there is an immense concentration of fruit, with spicy warmth and fresh, natural acidity.”
Simon Black, winemaker
Our Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc comes in a 375ml bottle / half bottle.
| The 2018 Pennon Hill Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc is a single vineyard wine hailing from our warmer Tuerong vineyard. The grapes were allowed to ripen significantly (26 Brix) prior to cutting canes to encourage further sugar and flavour concentration. The grapes were whole-bunch pressed and then cold settled in stainless steel to achieve a brightly clarified juice before racking and inoculation with EC118 yeast. Fermentation temperatures were controlled between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius and the ferment arrested midway through its journey ensuring a perfect balance of sugar and alcohol. | |
| Harvest Date | 23/04/18 |
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| pH | 3.56pH |
| TA | 6.98g/L |
| Alcohol | 11.7% |
| Residual Sugar | 194 |
| Cases produced | 750 cases |
| Bottle Size | 375ml |
'Established in 1985, the Tucks vines are planted in red volcanic clays with the elevation varying between 90 and 110 metres above sea level. A cooler site, which consistently delivers intensity of flavour and purity of fruit. Considered winemaking coaxes out what we think is the best expression of the site.'
Simon Black, Winemaker
The parent material of this vineyard is tertiary basalt from 20-40 million years ago, which gives rise to a red/brown ferrosol soil high in iron and magnesium. Fragmented weathered rocks rich in iron, appear at the surface on sections of the north-facing block. This geology is unique to the area and is what gives Red Hill its name. The steepest section in front of the main building has less topsoil and the harshest growing conditions for vines. This steepest sloping section is planted to old vine Pinot Noir and the roots run very deep in search of water and nutrients. The 1985 planting of Pinot Noir is established to a permanent cordon with old spur positions that yield exceptionally small bunches and concentrated flavours.
From 1 acre of Savagnin grapes planted in our red clay soils at Red Hill. Originally planted as Albariño, it was eventually identified, via DNA testing, to be Savagnin – seemingly, a clerical error had caused the initial confusion upon its importation into Australia. Savagnin is today best known as the signature grape of Jura in eastern France. It appears that our version of the variety is sourced from Spanish cuttings. In any event, we have taken the fruit and developed a style that we think best suits its new home in Red Hill.
Simon Black, Winemaker
The parent material of this vineyard is tertiary basalt from 20-40 million years ago, which gives rise to a red/brown ferrosol soil high in iron and magnesium. Fragmented weathered rocks rich in iron, appear at the surface on sections of the north-facing block. This geology is unique to the area and is what gives Red Hill its name.