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3 Amigos Marsanne Chardonnay Roussanne 2009
Vinyards
The primo amigo in this blend is marsanne, grown at the McLeod Creek and Calgardup Brook vineyards. Chardonnay is sourced from Rocky Road and the roussanne is grown at McLeod Creek. These vineyards lie in the southern half of the Margaret River wine region which has a strong influence from the Great Southern Ocean. The vines have their roots in gravel loams derived from granite. These free draining, moderately fertile soils facilitate growth without excessive vigour and allow perfect ripening. All vines on the McHenry Hohnen vineyards are grown on a single bilateral cordon with a vertically trained canopy. It is a simple and practical format that maximises light penetration and maintains a balanced vine.
Vinification
Grapes are harvested in the cool of the night and following whole berry pressing, the juice is settled, and then run into barrels for the primary fermentation. Some batches are inoculated with yeast whilst others are left to proceed with a natural fermentation. The finished wine is left on spent yeast cells until the blend is assembled and bottled in late summer. New oak, at 10%, plays a small part in the wine. The blendcomponents are marsanne 55%, chardonnay 22%, roussanne 20% and 3% viognier.
Tasting Note
Lanolin and stonefruits with citrus peel over creamy yeast notes. The palate has dried figs and glazed pineapple with a full texture and weight that has trademark sweetness on lime peel and pith. It's best to drink slightly chilled to integrate a hoppy finish which helps give a savoury tweak. All the personality we usually expect from our Rhone friends.
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3 Amigos White 2009
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