Whistler wines Back To Basics – Skin Contact 2022 Barossa Valley (1x75cl)
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HK$248.00
Sale price
HK$248.00
Regular price
HK$298.00
Unit price
Whistler wines Back To Basics – Skin Contact 2022 Barossa Valley (1x75cl)
Regular price
HK$248.00
Sale price
HK$248.00
Regular price
HK$298.00
Unit price
This skin contact white wine is made up of 51% Semillon
and 49% Riesling which were grown here on our Heysen
Estate property using organic and biodynamic practices.
WINEMAKING
The gentle extraction of phenolic molecules (tannins, aroma
and colour) occurs by treating these white grapes like a red
wine which in this case meant 10 days on skins. It brings
complexity and mouthfeel that is both enticing and
refreshing by bringing the gentle acidity to the forefront.
This wine spent 5 months in neutral oak. Enjoy this wine
chilled but not ice cold as it’ll hide all the flavors and
aromas, we worked so hard to achieve.
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THE WINE
Aromas of peaches, mandarin peel and ruby grapefruit. The
palate leads with great minerality and tension. You can feel
the natural acidity of Riesling and the texture from the
Semillon. Loads of citrus tang, think grapefruit pith and
brown lime. Lovely texture and phenolic grip.
This wine has beautiful drinkability straight off the bat.
Slightly hazy from a no fining - no filtration philosophy, this
haze will continue to sediment at the bottom of the bottle.
Shake it up and drink it cloudy, or decant by pouring each
glass slowly - it's your call. Served best at about 14 deg, it's a
perfect aperitif. Watch this wine develop over the next few
years.
STORY BEHIND THELABEL
Fruit grown on our estate using organic and biodynamic
practices is represented by the willow tree which resides
over our dam. A bit "other wordly" like Saturn, skin contact
wines are growing in popularity. But they're not new. Like
the ancient clay pot, this style of wine is enjoying a
renaissance with progressive drinkers.