It has been noted as one of the best growing seasons in recent years, with a wet winter allowing the vines to produce a healthy canopy, and mild temperatures and periodic rain providing good growing conditions. Very little heat stress was experienced across the growing regions, resulting in a light but lively Pinot Grigio with full flavour expression, fresh and crisp.
TASTING NOTES
Before founding Vandenberg Wines, Richie Vandenberg was a notable ‘Aussie Rules’ footballer and captain of a different sort. He played for Hawthorn Football Club from 1997, becoming captain of the team in 2005, and retiring from the game in 2007.
Armed with a business degree and a 25-year association with the wine industry, Richie co-founded Vandenberg Wines in 2013 with the goal of creating premium wine, and continuing family tradition.
COLOUR
Pale Straw.
NOSE
Freshly cut apple and pear with hints of baking spices.
PALATE
Stone fruits persist amid a nougat like creaminess framed by subtle up-front oak and long, lingering acidity
WINE MAKING
The free-run and pressing fractions were fermented separately to enhance aromatic expression
