2016 Eagles Rest 'Estate' Semillon
2016 was another cool, wet year in the Hunter. While our reds struggled, conditions were perfect for Semillon. Wild botanicals on the nose and zesty citrus fruit on the palate. This wine has length, line and an acid structure that will permit long term ageing.
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Winery
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Analysis
Blocks | Forest & Gully blocks |
Soil | Sandy loam with yellow clay underlay & black alluvial with granite underlay |
Elevation | 200-210m |
Aspect | Moderate east & gentle north facing slopes |
Harvest | Hand picked 10/02/16 |
Processing |
Whole bunch pressed |
Fermentation |
Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, 14-18°C for 14 days |
Maturation | N/A |
Use of oak | N/A |
Malolactic | N/A |
Blending | 25% Gully Block, 75% Forest Block |
Alc % | 11.0% |
TA g/L | 6.5 |
pH | 3.3 |
Baume | 11.0 |
Vineyard
Blocks | Forest & Gully blocks |
Soil | Sandy loam with yellow clay underlay & black alluvial with granite underlay |
Elevation | 200-210m |
Aspect | Moderate east & gentle north facing slopes |
Harvest | Hand picked 10/02/16 |
Winery
Processing |
Whole bunch pressed |
Fermentation |
Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, 14-18°C for 14 days |
Maturation | N/A |
Use of oak | N/A |
Malolactic | N/A |
Blending | 25% Gully Block, 75% Forest Block |
Analysis
Alc % | 11.0% |
TA g/L | 6.5 |
pH | 3.3 |
Baume | 11.0 |