Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc harvested from the Estate vineyard

Viticulture: A combination of 4 clones of Sauvignon Blanc, grown on vertical shoot positioned trellis and hand leaf plucked to expose the fruit and intensify the flavors. Low yields from a cool December flowering with a dry warm summer have produced some exceptional grapes. The fruit was machine harvested early in the morning on 3 separate occasions according to flavor ripeness.

Specifications:

Alcohol:	13.0%
PH:	3.35
TA:	8.3g/l
Residual sugar:	3.5g/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 tank for a long slow cool fermentation with a 10% portion fermented in oak. The wine was lees stirred and blended after 5 months on lees, filtered and bottled.

Tasting Notes: The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc follows on from the legacy of the previous 4 gold medals wines. Aromas of gooseberry, guava and pineapple, supported by intense flavors of tropical fruit resulting in a wine with great balance, structure and finesse.