Battle of Bosworth 2008 Chardonnay Viognier
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| Varieties |
Chardonnay, Viognier |
| Classification |
O V |
| Region |
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu |
| Winery |
Battle of Bosworth
Located in Willunga, to the south of the McLaren Vale township, Edgehill Vineyard was established in the early 1970’s by Peter and Anthea Bosworth. Willunga itself was settled in approximately 1837, and the Bosworths have been growing grapes in the
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| Tasting Notes |
Restrained tropical fruits, citrus and orange blossom, as well as a hint of white stone fruit (nectarine) on the nose. The palate similarly shows restrained tropical fruit and exhibits balance and a satisfying evenness with a clean, fresh, citrus finish. |
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| Winemaking Notes |
Picked early at 12.5° Beaumé, the Chardonnay was gently pressed off and the majority fermented in stainless steel to preserve the fresh aromas of citrus fruits and tight acidity and structure. A small component was barrel fermented; some wild ferment; the balance high solids ferment. The Viognier, true to its variety, required longer on the vine for the grapes to reach full flavour, ripeness and texture, and was picked at about 14.0° Beaumé. This component of the wine was fermented in older French barriques.
Vintage 2008: Average winter rains were followed by a very cool and dry late January/ February, resulting in very healthy vines with big canopies and intensely arietal fruit which held their acidity extraordinarily well.
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