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FAIRHALL DOWNS HUGO 2008
| TECHNICAL ANALYSIS |
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Harvest Date: |
4th April 2008 |
| Bottled Date: |
10/2/09 |
| Winemaker: |
Brian Bicknell |
| Brix at Harvest: |
23.5 |
| Alcohol: |
13.41% |
| Residual Sugar: |
2.5g/l |
| Titratable Acidity: |
6.2g/l |
| pH: |
3.35 |
| Packaging: |
12 bottle case |
Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Region
Marlborough
Style
Single vineyard
Vintage
2008
Vineyard
Fairhall Downs
Vinification
Hand harvested, whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented with
indigenous yeast in French barriques for 10 months
Appearance
Clear and bright
Bouquet
Peach and nectarine characters balanced with spicy notes from the oak
Palate
A rich wine with complex tones from time on lees and the natural
ferment
Cellaring
This wine can be enjoyed now but will intensify with careful cellaring
Serving Temperature
Slightly chilled
Food Accompaniments
Seafood with butter sauce, chicken, pasta with cream sauce, veal,
turkey, ham, cheeses such as emmenthal, gruyeres & port-salut
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