Region: Pyrenees, Victoria
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc 89% Semillon 11%
The conditions in January and February 2010 were ideal for a long
and cool ripening season enabling the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
to develop a full spectrum of varietal flavours, whilst retaining
excellent natural acidity. The Sauvignon Blanc components were
picked in two separate harvests: early for fresh, zesty citrus characters
and mid for blackcurrant and passion fruit flavours.
The grapes were harvested at night to maximize freshness. They were
de-stemmed, crushed and membrane pressed. The juice was cold
settled, racked and then the different parcels fermented in stainless
steel using two yeast strains in conjunction to help maximize the
passion fruit aromas in the finished blend. The wine was kept on
light lees and stirred fortnightly for four months. The parcels were
then blended, stabilized and filtered prior to bottling.
Winemaker Comments
The 2010 is a pale straw with bright green tints. It is fresh and lively
with lemon and passion fruit notes from the Sauvignon Blanc
complemented by nice straw and guava flavours from the Semillon.
The refreshingly zesty natural acidity is perfectly complemented by
persistent, sweet fruit and a textural mid-palate from the lees contact.
Wine Analysis
Acid: 6.8 g/L pH: 3.09
Residual Sugar: 2.9 g/L
Alcohol: 12.5 % v/v
Harvested: 16 February - 25 February 2010
Bottled: August 2010
Cellaring: Drink now
Pair With
Fragrant salads - Greek, caesar and/or garden salads
87 Points - Recommended
James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2009
“Clean, crisp and with a nice creamy mouthfeel; a fresh aperitif style.”
4 Stars
The Age (19/07/2011)
“Taltarni’s winemaking at Moonambel in Victoria’s Pyrenees is charged to Loïc Le Calvez, an affable, open-minded Frenchman who imparts a certain Gallic feel to wines such as this. Citrus, straw, light tropical fruit and almondy elements on the nose are subtly complex, and it tastes clean and dry with fine texture and a bone-dry finish.
Food idea: Grilled fish"
- Ralph Kyte-Powell