Variety: 100% Sauvignon harvested from the Estate vineyard

Viticulture: With the decision to put in a water frost system after the cold 2003 spring, the completion occurred the day of the first frost. A regular season ensured until February. The wettest month for some years created a delay in harvest by 2 weeks. Free draining soils and open canopies optimized the ripening and production of quality grapes. The addition of total lockout netting dispensed of the gun-wielding quad-riding bird chasers and respective damage from birds culminating in a fantastic vintage in the new purpose built winery.

Specifications:
Alcohol: 12.50%
PH: 3.35
T.A: 8.30gms/l
Residual sugar: 3.5gms/l
Locality: Dakins Road

Winemaking:
The harvested fruit was processed quickly into tank to retain the vibrant aromas and fresh acidity. Settled and inoculated in stainless steel tanks for a long slow cool fermentation The wine was lees stirred and blended after 5 months on lees, filtered and bottled.

Tasting Notes:
The 2004 Sauvignon follows on from the legacy of the previous 4 gold medal wines. Aromas of gooseberry, guava and pineapple, supported by intense flavors of tropical fruit resulting in a wine with great balance, structure and finesse