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Pale straw with green hues. Trademark aromas of cape gooseberry, nectarines, passionfruit pith and lime are there infused with the subtle creaminess from the barrel fermentation portion of the blend. The palate is dry, yet fruity and has a zesty natural acidity that stands it in good stead as a food wine. The mouth feel and the texture of the wine linger due to the subtle oak presence and intensity of the fruit flavours. The fruit adds sweetness to its ripeness within the confines of an acidic style. The barrel fermentation in French oak adds texture and mouth feel to the wine. Notes of lime, grapefruit, cape gooseberry and chalky minerality continue on to the palate.

A 70/30% blend, 29% was barrel-fermented and spent two months in new French oak. The bouquet is fragrant and flowery, with passionfruit and citrus, the palate with great purity, line and length, grapefruit, oak and perfectly balanced acidity in a continuous stream of flavour carrying through to the aftertaste. Will develop superbly 95 points James Halliday