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2013 Classic Dry White
A classic Margaret River blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. This popular, pure-fruit style has been made by Vasse Felix since 1987. It is zesty, fresh and crisp.
Tasting Notes
COLOUR
Pale straw with a vibrant green tinge.
NOSE
Subtle and elegant with a sea-breezy freshness, displays key notes of lemon pith, flower stem and hints of oregano and mint.
PALATE
Crisp and alive with refreshing citrus and gooseberry. The wine has a touch of natural fruit sweetness at the centre, but completes with a distinct, polished dry finish.
Winemaker Notes
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
Semillon's citrus and floral notes are complemented by the tropical passionfruit aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc. These varieties are picked at reasonably low Baume, capturing fine high-note aromas, crisp primary fruit flavours and good acid structure. The Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc juices are then fermented under cool conditions using specially selected yeasts to ensure the varietal characters are accentuated. This wine was fermented without the use of oak for pure fruit expression.
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Production Notes
50% Semillon, 38% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Chardonnay
Alcohol %
12.50
Aging
Best enjoyed in its youth
Harvest Date
Feb/Mar 2013
Fermentation
Unwooded
Acid
6.9g/L
pH
3.18
Residual Sugar
1.6g/L
Bottling Date
Jun-13
Vintage Notes
2013
VINTAGE DESCRIPTION
Moderate spring temperatures accompanied by low solar radiation and cool soil conditions contributed to slower vine growth and increased disease pressure. Thankfully, a consistently warm and dry summer ensured clean canopies and another early start to the white harvest. Rapidly cooling weather in March allowed extended ripening time for the reds and more traditional harvest timing through late March into April.
