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Chapel Hill Verdelho 2010
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"Fresh and fragrant nectarine and lime bouquet; the palate is fleshy and fresh, with crisp acidity to finish." - James Haliiday
Verdelho is a beguiling variety that evokes a fantastic array of drinking possibilities due to its stunning versatility. Verdelho’s luscious and vibrant characters render it perfectly compatible to a myriad of cuisines and occasions. The variety Verdelho originated in Portugal and is ideally compatible to the maritime climate of McLaren Vale and it was amongst the first white varieties to be imported (c. 1825) into Australia.
The Verdelho is phase harvested in order to showcase the three distinct flavor profiles of the variety. The first (evident at 12º Baume) are the grassy, pungent characters. The second (at 12.5º Baume) displays tropical fruit salad flavors and the third (at the full maturity of 12.8 º Baume) is that of a beautifully scented honey-suckle blossom.
As a consequence of the phased harvesting, the 2010 Verdelho displays an intriguing and feisty array of flavors which includes kaffir lime leaf, passion fruit and honeycomb all leading into an endearing textural finish.
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WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: McLaren Vale SA |
Winemaker: Michael Fragos & Bryn Richards
Drink now until: 2013
Alc/Vol: 13 %
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