Handpicked 22 April 2022 and chilled in the cold room before whole bunch pressing to ensure minimal phenolic extraction and maximum fruit expression. The juice was cold settled for 48 hours before racking to ferment. Some solids were intentionally retained in the juice to add complexity through ferment. Part of the juice was fermented in barrel to build further complexity and texture with the remainder in fermented in tank to enhance fruit expression. Extended time on lees post ferment completes the élevage of this Fumé style Sauvignon Blanc. Bottled on 31 October 2022.

Pale to mid lemon yellow with a green hue. Fruit focused with complexity. All the hallmarks of cool climate Sauvignon Blanc showing intense green melon, gooseberry, and ripe grapefruit across a background of complex smoky lees, very subtle oak with hints of flint and mineral talc. The aromatics are abundant and varietal. The palate entry is soft and silky with gentle citrus flavours giving way to more exotic guava and rockmelon. Layers of yeast derived texture add to the complex array of flavours. Supple acidity adds a fine persistence to the long finish.