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The highly acclaimed Frogmore Creek range is the pinnacle of our efforts; the ultimate combination in matching fitting varieties to true cool climate viticulture, following through with master winemaking.
Wine
Citrus and floral aromas with fresh lime and mineral flavours. Juicy cool-climate acid fills the mouth and lingers. Went well with pickled eel. (Tasted 24th June, 2008)
Variety: 100% handpicked organically grown Riesling.
Region: 100% Frogmore Creek vineyard, Penna, Southern Tasmania (42°44’S, 147°29’E).
Yield: 8 - 10 tonnes per hectare (3.4 – 4.0 tonnes per acre).
Winemakers: Alain Rousseau, Nick Glaetzer & Andrew Hood.
Winemaking: Crushed and de-juiced with only slight pressure, prior to cold-settling overnight, racking and inoculated ferment, controlled at 16°C. Post-ferment racking from lees prior to stabilising, filtering and bottling.
Filtration: Cross-flow filtered to preserve fruit freshness.
Alcohol: 12.7%
pH: 3.05
Total Acidity: 8.9g/L
Residual sugar: 0.90g/L
2006 vintage report Budburst was hampered by very cool temperatures in August 2005, with snow falling on several vineyards across the state. This reduced both bunch size and numbers, moderating the final harvest yields. 2006 began warm and dry, ripening the grapes around three weeks earlier than average. Fruit for sparkling wine was picked in the first week of March, with the bulk of vintage over by early April. Grape quality was excellent, making wines with strong fruit character.
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