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490m Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009
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490m wines are inspired by the environment of their high altitude home.
Cool and crisp, with a hint of the tropics. Interested in friendship, possible relationship. Refreshing attitude ideal for chilling with friends.
The region could well be the kindest cool climate region in South Eastern Australia. In the coolness of spring the vines produce only small berries. The months that follow consistently offer low rainfall, cloudless skies and intense summer sun, giving rise to fruit that is dense in colour and flavour. Being inland, the Strathbogie are rarely plagued by autumn humidity so there is less pressure to harvest to beat the spread of plant diseases, helping to ensure we harvest under optimum conditions.
In terms of the characteristics of the wines produced by the region, the Strathbogies are in many ways the sum of the surrounding wine regions. Like the Heathcote and Goulburn Valley regions to the west, they produce magnificent Shiraz, but with a note of cool climate refinement. The quality of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other white varietals are clearly in the league of the Upper Goulburn Valley and the Yarra Valley to the south of the ranges. Like the King Valley and Alpine Valley wine regions to the north-east, the Strathbogies are capable of producing superb cool-climate expressions of Italian varietals.
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| Don't Pay: $17
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WBW Rating: 91/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Strathbogie Ranges VIC |
Winemaker: Plunkett Fowles
Drink now until: 2013
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