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Chapel Hill Verdelho 2009
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Verdelho is a beguiling variety that evokes a fantastic array of drinking possibilities due to its stunning versatility. Verdelho’s luscious and vibrant characters render it perfectly compatible to a myriad of cuisines and occasions. The variety Verdelho originated in Portugal and is ideally compatible to the maritime climate of McLaren Vale and it was amongst the first white varieties to be imported (c. 1825) into Australia. The fruit for this wine is sourced from the nearby Kangarilla Vineyard, which is located in the foothills at the base of the Mt Lofty Ranges. The subsequent gully winds and higher altitude ensure a far cooler mesoclimate than what exists in the McLaren Vale floor.
Above average rainfall in August 2008 was followed by a dry spring which resulted in the early commencement of the growing season. The January heat wave was followed by cooler day and night time temperatures which
allowed the vines to recover and the grapes to achieve optimum ripeness.
Chapel Hill always harvests their Verdelho to showcase the three distinct flavour profiles of this variety. The first (evident at 12º Baume) are the grassy, pungent characters. The second (at 12.5º Baume) displays tropical fruit salad flavors and the third (at the full maturity of 13.0 º Baume) is that of a beautifully scented honey-suckle blossom. As a consequence of the phased harvesting, the 2009 Verdelho displays an intriguing and feisty array of flavors which includes kaffir lime leaf,
passion fruit and honeycomb.
James Halliday review: A quite crisp mix of fruit salad and citrus components, the latter
drawing out the finish; well made, controlled alcohol a plus.
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WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: McLaren Vale SA |
Winemaker: Michael Fragos & Bryn Richards
Drink now until: 2013
Alc/Vol: 13 %
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