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The weather in February continued to be hot and dry.  Come harvest, the temperature dropped significantly, and the rain stayed away, creating perfect conditions for fruit ripening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFruit for the ‘Classic’ came from all five Riesling blocks our Estate with picking dates falling between the 20 March and 15 of April.  The flavours that we are looking for on the vine for this style are that of orange citrus and stone fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eEach parcel was handpicked and whole bunch pressed to allow for gentle extraction. Juices were predominately fermented in stainless steel tanks with a small portion fermented and aged in acacia barrels and sandstone vessel which add a textural quality.  All components were held on full ferment lees without preservative to allow the wine to ‘live’ for around five months prior to being blended and bottled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTASTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAromatics are reminiscent of mandarin, wet stone and savoury elements.  A signature bees wax note is subtly showing also.  Complex mineral palate, with orange citrus and stone fruit flavours held together by good line of juicy acidity and an elegant texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFOOD MATCH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBeautifully matched with spicy Asian dishes, fresh seafood, pork and any white meats. 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