Back to winesView a PDF of this page2009 Verdelho Wine NotesWine Notes
Region: Hunter Valley
Alcohol: 12.5%
Background:
Meerea Park’s first Verdelho release, a single vineyard wine, was in 1997 from the ‘Lindsay Hill’ vineyard. This entry level Verdelho was added to the range in 2006, the same year the ‘Lindsay Hill’ was discontinued.
Fruit Source:
Vineyards in Pokolbin.
Fermentation & Maturation:
Fruit is crushed as soon as possible and cold settled before fermenting in stainless steel tanks. No maturation or oak treatment is undertaken before bottling.
Winemakers Comments:
The 2009 vintage started out very warm which ripened the white varieties and allowed their event free harvest. Rain in mid February caused some concerns with the Shiraz harvest but the quality of the 2009 vintage overall is very good. The 2009 white varieties look similar to the great 2005 vintage which drank very well from release.
Tasting Note:
The nose is reminiscent of fruit punch and pineapple juice. The palate is much of the same with a nice line of acidity keeping the wine fresh and lively. A hint of residual sweetness balances the acidity perfectly for a wonderful refreshing drink.
Cellaring: Short term.
Other vintages: 2010 2008 2007 |
