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2013 Freycinet Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
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Freycinet Tasting Note
Freycinet Sauvignon Blanc
2013 Vintage
“BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC TROPHY” 2013 Royal Hobart Wine Show
EXUBERANT, REFRESHING, LIVELY , DELICIOUS GOOSEBERRY/PASSIONFRUIT AROMAS & FLAVOURS!
This, our debut release, was produced from 15 year old vines on our recently acquired neighbouring property, and it is a wonderful addition to our family of wines.
Our aim was to showcase the fruit purity of Sauvignon Blanc which is often described as reminiscent of Gooseberries, passionfruit and Lychees. We achieved this by harvesting very ripe fruit and slowly fermenting the settled juice in a temperature controlled tank.
Another aim was to provide some extra interest, by way of barrel fermenting 25% of the juice in 5 to 6 year old French Oak barriques. This does not make the wine obviously oaky, but does impart some barrel ferment texture and subtle complexity.
The result is quite a exuberant and lively wine with vibrant gooseberries, passionfruit and various other tropical fruits abounding. Similar flavours run through an elegant, harmonious, refreshing and subtly complex, crisp palate. It’s thoroughly enjoyable as a young wine for any occasion, but is also suitable for short term cellaring.
Awarded a gold medal and the trophy for the “ Best Sauvignon Blanc” out of 111 entries from around the country, in the recent 2013 Royal Hobart Wine Show. The judges comments were – “ The gold medal 2013 Freycinet Sauvignon Blanc is quite stunning, with explosive power and flavour yet with very fine palate .......”
FOOD AND WINE COMBINATIONS
It is the perfect Summer wine to refresh and quench a thirst on a hot day or to partner a wide variety of light Summery foods – especially seafood! Other great matches can be made with creamy Italian veal dishes , Asian stir fries & dumplings , salads and a wide variety of chicken dishes. Let your imagination run wild!
Freycinet Sauvignon Blanc
2013 Vintage
“BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC TROPHY” 2013 Royal Hobart Wine Show
EXUBERANT, REFRESHING, LIVELY , DELICIOUS GOOSEBERRY/PASSIONFRUIT AROMAS & FLAVOURS!
This, our debut release, was produced from 15 year old vines on our recently acquired neighbouring property, and it is a wonderful addition to our family of wines.
Our aim was to showcase the fruit purity of Sauvignon Blanc which is often described as reminiscent of Gooseberries, passionfruit and Lychees. We achieved this by harvesting very ripe fruit and slowly fermenting the settled juice in a temperature controlled tank.
Another aim was to provide some extra interest, by way of barrel fermenting 25% of the juice in 5 to 6 year old French Oak barriques. This does not make the wine obviously oaky, but does impart some barrel ferment texture and subtle complexity.
The result is quite a exuberant and lively wine with vibrant gooseberries, passionfruit and various other tropical fruits abounding. Similar flavours run through an elegant, harmonious, refreshing and subtly complex, crisp palate. It’s thoroughly enjoyable as a young wine for any occasion, but is also suitable for short term cellaring.
Awarded a gold medal and the trophy for the “ Best Sauvignon Blanc” out of 111 entries from around the country, in the recent 2013 Royal Hobart Wine Show. The judges comments were – “ The gold medal 2013 Freycinet Sauvignon Blanc is quite stunning, with explosive power and flavour yet with very fine palate .......”
FOOD AND WINE COMBINATIONS
It is the perfect Summer wine to refresh and quench a thirst on a hot day or to partner a wide variety of light Summery foods – especially seafood! Other great matches can be made with creamy Italian veal dishes , Asian stir fries & dumplings , salads and a wide variety of chicken dishes. Let your imagination run wild!