A new blend for Gareth & Rainbo this year but from their usual vineyard sites. A homage to the wines of the Loire Valley, this Adelaide Hills white is all about the aromatic and textural dance between Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.

Technical specs:

Vineyards: Summertown (Sauvignon Blanc 65%), Scary Gully (Riesling 25%) & Ashton (Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay 10%)

Vine age: 16-22 years

Clones: Unknown (Sauvignon Blanc), GM198 (Riesling) & i10v1 (Chardonnay)

Elevation: 500-620m

Aspects: North (Summertown), south-east (Scary Gully) & north (Ashton)

Soils: Light loamy clay over sandstone with extensive schist and quartz rubble.

Vinification: 100% whole cluster pressed and settled in tank overnight. Racked to neutral French barriques and hogsheads for eight months.

Alc: 12.6%

pH: 3.2

TA: 6.7 g/L