John Duval Plexus White
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VINTAGE NOTES: The growing season was characterized by low winter and spring rainfall, which was followed by a hot spell in mid-December. The hot conditions were thankfully broken by one and a half inches of rain in late January early February. The timing of this rain was perfect, particularly for the dry grown vines. Following the rain, the balance of the ripening season comprised warm days, but slightly cooler than average nights, helping the vines to cope with the warm conditions. WINEMAKING NOTES: Marsanne was hand-picked from the Marananga region, Roussanne from the Kalimna region and Viognier from Eden Valley. Gentle pressings were combined with free run juice and cold settled. Fermentation commenced in stainless steel but some of the Marsanne and Viognier finished fermentation in and was aged in barrel until bottled in early August. The remaining Marsanne and the Roussanne was aged on lees in tank until bottling, to enhance the structure and texture of the wine. TASTING NOTES: The aim with Plexus MRV is to promote a vibrant expression of fruit aromas from the interaction of the three varieties; and on the palate, to build structure and texture, rather than just acid crispness. Aromas of stone fruits, honeysuckle and dried apricot. The medium bodied is textured with balanced acidity. Flavors of nectarine, mandarin and pear. WINEMAKER: John Duval