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Dowie Doole Chenin Blanc 2011
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"More from this wonderfully named winery.
A mix of sweet juicy apple, citrus and tropical fruit with some grassy/herbaceous character. It’s lively and even, fresh and sweetly fruited with an appropriate cut of flinty acidity and a decent finish. Attractive. " - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
Almost water white with pale green straw hues.
Fresh, lively aromas of green apple, citrus, white flowers and a dash of stem ginger.
The aromas follow through onto the palate with a burst of delicate white fruit and citrus flavours, a lovely, long palate and crisp minerally acidity to round it off. The perfect 'alternative' blanc!
Vintage 2011 was much cooler, a little damper and much later than anything we have experienced for some years. There was some disease pressure from botrytis. The Tintookie and Wymond vineyards with their free draining soils, good open canopies (to allow for air circulation) and low crop levels, once again produced fine varietal fruit with lovely flavours and excellent acidity. These features were accompanied by slightly lower than usual alcohol; a result of the cooler vintage. Harvest took place on the 29th March just over 4 weeks later than in 2010.
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WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Screwcap
Region: McLaren Vale SA |
Winemaker: Chris Thomas
Drink now until: 2014
Alc/Vol: 12.5 %
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