2014 KRAFT SAUVIGNON BLANC
THE FRUIT:
Dedicated to one of our key long term growers and friends the Kraft Sauvignon Blanc is named after Dennis and Val Kraft. The fruit for our 2014 Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the Adelaide Hills region renowned for producing incredibly expressive and refined fruit. The Adelaide Hills experienced a cool and mild spring and unsettled conditions throughout flowering resulted in low yields. The small berries ripened perfectly however giving rich, concentrated flavours and excellent acid retention. All of this is reflected in the outstanding quality of the 2014 Sauvignon Blanc
THE WINEMAKING:
Once the fruit was crushed and drained through a tank press, the free-run juice was settled for 48 hours before being gently racked. 95% of the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks for a three week cool fermentation to preserve the natural freshness and crispness associated with this variety. 5% was fermented in French oak on solids. After fermentation all of the components of the wine remained on yeast lees for four months to enhance the mid palate texture and flavour complexity.
