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d'Arenberg 'Broken Fishplate' Sauvignon Blanc 2010
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The varietal characters of snow pea, grass and lychee are wonderfully aromatic but not overpowering. Hints of lime, peach and lemon zest add another level of interest.
The palate has wonderful weight and texture with crisp citrus nuances of mandarin, blood orange, tangerine and cumquat. The lovely fruit characters are the feature of the palate with secondary notes of snow pea and bean in the background. The acidity is seamless and refreshing. This is a wine in balance with lovely expressive fruit characters, yet also restraint, poise and textural interest.
Good winter rains ensured adequate sub-soil moisture and set vines up well with healthy canopies. There was un-seasonably hot weather during flowering, but this did not affect Sauvignon Blanc’s fruit setting and vigour was beautifully balanced. There was some more heat during veraison which serves vines well. The rest of the season was mild with cool nights in the Adelaide Hills and very little rain. It was another early start to vintage and both red and whites displaying balanced varietal characters.
Despite being a good match for fish, the name actually has little to do with sea going creatures. A fishplate is the colloquial term for the plates that collect the grape bunches on a harvester. The Adelaide Hills vineyard this wine is sourced from follows the contours of a steep hill which causes some very tight turns and awkward manoeuvres for the drivers. This often results in a broken fishplate, a dilemma that is not easily or quickly resolved for the driver. So this wine is a tribute to the hard working vineyard workers who are constantly repairing the fishplates.
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WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: McLaren Vale SA |
Winemaker: Chester d’Arenberg Osborn
Drink now until: 2016
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