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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. The aromatic iced wines are crafted through freeze concentrating freshly pressed grape juice, intensifying flavour, sugar and acid.
Wine
Orange zest, lemon blossom and thick raisiny scents transcend into luscious, sweet stone fruit and ripe apple flavours. The finish lingers indefinitely, nourished by characteristic cool climate mineral acid. (Tasted 16th January, 2008)
Variety: 100% handpicked Riesling.
Region: 50% Frogmore Creek vineyard, Penna, Southern Tasmania (42°44’S, 147°29’E), 25% Cambridge, Southern Tasmania (42°48’S, 147°25’E), 25% Relbia, Northern Tasmania (41°30’S, 147°11’E).
Yield: 8 - 10 tonnes per hectare (3.4 – 4.0 tonnes per acre).
Winemaking: Crushed into press for overnight cold soak to maximise aroma and flavour extraction from skins. De-juiced with only slight pressure prior to freeze concentration to 18°Bé. Inoculated ferment, controlled at 16°C until sugar/acid/alcohol balance achieved.
Filtration: Cross-flow filtered to preserve fruit freshness.
2007 vintage report
Vintage 2007 was challenging for viticulturalists throughout Australia. The early onset of winter in 2006 restricted vine carbohydrate storage prior to vine dormancy. Thus the initial spring growth of 2006 was limited, resulting in low bunch numbers. The potential harvest was further reduced by several severe overnight frosts in the last week of October. Compounded with the widespread drought, it was a test of perseverance for many vineyards. Harvest was generally two weeks earlier than average, due to the light crop levels and warm weather during January and February. However, the reduction in grape harvest tended to increase fruit flavours, developing into wines of great intensity.
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