Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Vintage:   April 2006 Vineyard:   Pretty Sally Vineyard Region:   Central Victoria, Australia Barrel Maturation:   Fermentation in stainless, no malolactic fermentation, No oak aging. Pruning:   2.1 tons per acre Alcohol:   14% Current Production:   430 Cases Bottle size:   750 ml Release date:   September, 2006 Trellis System:   VSP, 1.5mt by 3mt Soil Type:   Rocky fragments, sandy clay loam Winemaker:   John Ellis

VINTAGE DESCRIPTION

2005 to 2006 was a good year in Pretty Sally.  Rains leading up to budburst were plentiful and the vines were all active by October.  Water was key this year, and the reservoirs came to our aid.   The vines did well, but yields were down due to the heat.  Bird eradication had to be started early as the fruit was maturing quickly.   Fun for Paul as this meant that he got to fly the model airplanes into the Starlings for a longer time!   Overall, Harvest was early due to the heat.   The fruit was in splendid shape due to the plentiful water, and the great temperature swings in the evenings …  but the daytime temperature was tough on the pickers.

WINEMAKING

The wine was fermented in temperature–controlled stainless steel tanks.  Fermentation was done to dryness with no malolactic fermentation.  There was no use of oak, as our aim is to allow this exceptional fruit to show off its purest and fullest expression.

TASTING NOTES

A very clean, intense Sancerre-style Sauvignon: fruit forward and crisp. Nose is intense with melon, pear, apple, lychee, and passion fruit. Palate is complex and crisp, yet viscous. Finish is beautifully long and intriguing.

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