Plantagenet ’Omrah’ Sauvignon Blanc 2008

NOTES

The Omrah label was born in the late 80’s from what at the time was a pioneering idea - at least within Australia - the Unwooded Chardonnay. The Chardonnay bubble had grown on the back of the white wine boom to become the most planted of all varieties in Australia. The use of oak during maturation was increasingly limited to specialised selections of the variety which could command higher prices. Plantagenet had the idea to produce an Unwooded Chardonnay which would be well made and reasonably priced.

It so happened that the Chardonnay selected for this first unwooded wine was from a vineyard called Omrah and so the name was used for the label. As the label’s success grew over the years, further varieties were added to the Omrah range; a Sauvignon, Shiraz and Cabernet Merlot.

TASTING NOTES

The Omrah Sauvignon is a 50/50 blend from our own Mount Barker vineyard, Rosetta, harvested at 21.3 brix and Akehurst vineyard, in Pemberton, harvested slightly riper at 23.2 brix. Both vineyards share similar viticultural practices, deep gravelly loam soils; with vines vertically shoot positioned and irrigated for healthy vine growth. Yield of both vineyards averaged 8.2 tonne/hectare.

Punchy greengage plums, lantana and gooseberries aromas with an undercurrent of lemon curd. A supple yet lithe palate with a fine core of crunchy acid running the length of the palate with loads of mouth watering, vibrant fruit flavours. A harmonious wine with a clean finish and delicious lingering flavours. A very savvy savvie. Enjoy now.