The Optimist

sauvignon blanc 2006

by jbradbury — last modified 11 April 2007 09:41 AM
tasting notes

colour - bright light green
nose - intensely clean with beautifully balanced tropical and gooseberry like aromas - a slightly herbal undertone helps to lift these into prominence
palate - very good acid balance and length of flavour. strongly varietal in character dominated by overt tropical fruit flavours. a subtle hint of herbal spice helps to link the fragrant aromas to the fresh gooseberry palate
vintage conditions two night harvests were done at differing maturity levels to obtain the full spectrum of flavours of this variety. the juice was separated immediately from the skins to retain the delicate aromas and fragrances.

technical data
alcohol / volume 12.5%
pH 3.45
titrable acidity 7.70g/l
residual sugar less than 1g/l
harvest date - 12 April 2006
bottling date - 23 June 2006
winemaker - Mr Robert Diletti, Castle Rock Estate
consultant - Mr John Wade
awards and reviews
awards - 2006 Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia, Class 1, Bronze Award.
reviews - Ray Jordan's Guide to Wine 2006, 89/100


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