Jericho 'Fume Blanc' | Adelaide Hills, Australia
Crisp, aromatic + floral. This is not your typical Sauvignon Blanc. Barrel fermentation gives spice, complexity and a soft luscious texture, with classic fresh and tropical fruit varietal characters. Great with dishes with fresh flavours and aromatic herbs.
The fruit is sourced from Kuitpo, a sub region of the Adelaide Hills.
Wine Notes
This is not your typical Sauvignon Blanc. Inspired by wines of the Pouilly-Fumé appellation in France, barrel fermented in old French oak and aged on lees for 7 months. Allowing the yeast autolysis to give spice, complexity and a soft luscious texture. The style of Fumé Blanc gives the wine elegance and interest from barrel fermentation, while the classic fresh and tropical fruit varietal characters remain.
Vineyard
The high altitude of the Kuitpo vineyard in the Southern Adelaide Hills is ideal for this variety. Allowing slower ripening and giving complexity and elegance. Shallow, well drained soils also allow full concentration of flavours in the fruit and a mineral acidity crucial for this style of wine.
Food Pairing
This wine is perfectly suited to fresh summer dishes, stir-fries and salads. Delicate seafood and poultry dishes. Dishes with fresh flavours and aromatic herbs.
Cellaring
Unlike most Sauvignon Blanc, the barrel aging allows this wine to develop over time. Fresh and vibrant while
young, but shows potential to age for 4-6 years.
Elevation 320-340m Alcohol 13.5%
Aspect Slight East Acidity 6.65 g/L
Harvest 20-3-2020 pH 3.23
Bottling 17-12-2020
Closure Screw Cap