Margaret River, Western Australia
Soft and delicate, with a unique core of satiating lemon saline flavours running the length of the palate.
Genetically similar to Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc is popular in Alsace and in pockets of northern Italy and Germany producing confident medium bodied whites. Minimal intervention is practiced in the winery to highlight the inherent character and flavour profile. Hand-picked followed by wild fermentation in older, large format French oak and bottling without filtration are some of the techniques employed.
Lenton Brae is the first & only producer of Pinot Blanc in Margaret River with vines grown on their own rootstocks. Our cuttings were released from WA quarantine in 2011 and were propagated in house. The 0.5 hectare site was chosen for its cool, southerly aspect - perfect for this early ripening variety.
- Alcohol Volume12.1%
- Acidity 6.88
- Vintage Notes: Hand picked when the flavours on the vine were in their prime.
- Vineyard Notes: The first Pinot Blanc vines planted on the estate were planted in 2012. Planted north south row orientation on loamy gravel over orange gravelly clay.
- Winemaking: Whole bunch pressed, the free-run was isolated. Allowed to settle, racked to tank and fermentation was initiated. Around 8 Baume, the ferment was transferred to combination French oak and clayver. The wine was left on lees for 4 months then blended and bottled.
- Bouquet: Lifted lemon blossoms, cumquats & preserved lemons.
- Palate: Soft and delicate, with a unique core of satiating lemon saline flavours running the length of the palate. Other citrus flavours build throughout the palate including orange zest and crunchy pink lady apple characters. The wine is juicy and generous yet taught and long.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential: Drink now or cellar up to 10 years
- Food Matches: Kaffir lime and coconut poached chicken and noodles.
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