Region Riverina Appearance Pale straw in colour with fresh green hues Bouquet Lifted aromas of peach and nectarine are complexed by subtle oak characters Palate The palate is soft with a creamy texture and is balanced by fine acidity to give a clean and very refreshing finish. Vintage Conditions Warmer than usual January nights lead to some varieties reaching maturity earlier than previous years. Late ‘07 rains and showers in January ensured fruit in good condition. With a cooler February than usual, varieties that had not reached maturity in January took longer than expected to ripen. Nearly all white varieties were harvested before the end of February with overall quality good. Winemaking Chardonnay fruit from warm climate gives generous stone fruit flavours. The Semillon component imparts the blend balance and length. The Chardonnay juice is handled oxidatively (no pH) and fermented cool to increase texture and longevity.The Semillon juice is clarified and fermented cold to retain fresh fruit characters. 25% of the blend underwent malolactic fermentation and 7% of blend was fermented in old French oak barriques and left on lees for 4 months. ‘

‘Bearing testament to the quality of the fruit that De Bortoli can obtain from their growers, this Semillon Chardonnay blend consists of mature Semillon with ripe Chardonnay combined with soft oak treatment producing a lovely rich dry length of flavour.’