2007 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show – Bronze Medal (75/100)
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards – Commended
2007 International Wine Challenge – Bronze Medal
International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Bronze
Colour: Pale gold with a green tinge
Aroma: Gooseberries and grassiness mingle with hints of citrus rind and pineapple.
Palate: Lovely balance between fresh acid and round mid-palate, courtesy of oak. Long rich finish.
Winemaker's Notes:
Stylistically the 2006 is a significant change from previous vintages. Firstly the wine is no longer a single vineyard wine, as we are using a component from Darling. The elevated fruit and freshness that characterises the Darling grapes requires a more subtle approach to barrel maturation so as to emphasize the fruit in the final wine. The style of the wine is now more fruit driven and less influenced by oak.