2022 Back To The Basic - Skin Contact

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2022 Back To The Basic - Skin Contact

Story Behind The Label: Fruit grown on our estate using organic and biodynamic practices is represented by the willow tree which resides over our dam. A bit "other wordly" like Saturn, skin contact wines are growing in popularity. But they're not new. Like the ancient clay pot, this style of wine is enjoying a renaissance with progressive drinkers.
Vineyard: This skin contact white wine is made up ofSemillon and Riesling which were grown here on our Heysen Estate property using organic and biodynamic practices.
Grape Variety: 51% Semillon and 49% Riesling
Color:
Winemaker’s Comment: The gentle extraction of phenolic molecules (tannins, aroma and colour) occurs by treating these white grapes like a red wine which in this case meant 10 days on skins. It brings complexity and mouthfeel that is both enticing and refreshing by bringing the gentle acidity to the forefront. This wine spent 5 months in neutral oak. Enjoy this wine chilled but not ice cold as it’ll hide all the flavors and aromas, we worked so hard to achieve. Slightly hazy from a no fining - no filtration philosophy
Aroma: peaches, mandarin peel and ruby grapefruit.
Palate: great minerality and tension. You can feel the natural acidity of Riesling and the texture from the Semillon. Loads of citrus tang, think grapefruit pith and brown lime. Lovely texture and phenolic grip.
Alcohol: 11.9%
Score/Award: Wine Front: 90 point
Food Pairing: creamy pasta, spiced pork, Thai cuisine, roast Turkey

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