De Bortoli Sacred Hill Traminer Reisling 2009 Australia (case of 12)

Appearance
Brilliant straw yellow with a hint of gold.

Bouquet
Lifted rose petal and lychee with a hint of background spice.

Palate
A generous fruit driven wine showing great line and definition. Finishes tight with juicy acid.

Vintage Conditions
The lead up to the 2009 harvest in the Riverina was one of the best on record, refreshing rains during Spring and mild December temperatures resulted in flavour intensity and superior acid structure. The end of January saw an unprecedented heat wave of 40 degrees plus for 14 days which resulted in delayed ripening - overall the vintage was good to excellent.

Winemaking
Premium parcels of local Traminer fruit were selected for their varietal expression and flavour concentration. Riesling fruit showed great depth of flavour and natural acidity on the vine, giving backbone to the final blend. All parcels fermented cool in 100% Stainless Steel to retain aromatics and primary fruit characters.

Cellaring
At its best on release and can be enjoyed for one to two years thereafter.