Tasting Notes 🍷

• Colour: Pale straw with faint green tinges.
• Nose: Highly aromatic with fresh cut grass, snap peas, passionfruit, and guava.
• Palate: Fresh and vibrant with tropical guava, passionfruit, and a zesty citrus finish.

Winemaking Process

The 2023 vintage benefited from below-average minimum temperatures and moderate maximums, leading to highly aromatic and well-structured wines. The Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc were harvested at optimal ripeness, fermented separately in stainless steel to preserve their distinct characteristics, and then expertly blended to achieve balance and complexity.

Vintage Description

The growing season featured cooler nights and moderate daytime temperatures, allowing for slow, even ripening. These conditions enhanced the aromatic profile and natural acidity of both varieties, resulting in a wine of outstanding quality and freshness.

Blend

• Semillon: 55%
• Sauvignon Blanc: 45%

Harvested

Late February to early March 2023.

Pressing

Gentle pressing to preserve delicate aromatics.

Fermentation

Controlled temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Maturation

Short period on fine lees to enhance texture and complexity.

Bottled

June 2023.

Analysis

• Alcohol: 11.5%
• pH: 3.13
• Total Acidity: 6.77 g/L
• Residual Sugar: 1.92 g/L (dry)

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

• Grilled seafood with lemon and herbs.
• Fresh goat cheese and arugula salad.
• Light pasta dishes with olive oil and vegetables.

Cellaring

Enjoy now for its fresh, vibrant character, or cellar until 2028 to develop additional complexity.

FAQ: Wine Terms 🤔

• Semillon: A white grape variety known for its versatility, contributing notes of fresh cut grass, snap peas, and citrus.
• Sauvignon Blanc: Aromatic white grape variety offering tropical fruit flavours like passionfruit and guava, with refreshing acidity.
• Lees: Residual yeast and grape particles post-fermentation; aging on lees can enhance texture and complexity.
• Acidity: Natural component providing freshness and structure, balancing sweetness and enhancing food pairing potential.

Serving Temperature 🌡️

• Optimal: 8-10°C.
• Chilling Guide:
  • From fridge temperature (5°C): Leave out for 5 minutes.
• No Decanting Needed: Pour directly from the bottle and enjoy.

Learn About Warner Glen Wines

Led by partner and viticulturist Glen Harding, the Warner Glen wine Range is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines that excel in every aspect.

The cornerstone vineyard is the Jindawarra Vineyard, situated south of Karridale (Margaret River) boasting 34.6 hectares of vineyard planted area. Positioned on north-facing slopes with gravelly loam soils, this vineyard provides an optimal environment. Located just 6 kilometres from the Southern Ocean and 4 kilometres from the Indian Ocean, the vineyard benefits from cooling sea breezes, preventing extreme temperatures.

The plantings on our Jindawarra vineyard include 3 hectares of the Pinot Noir Droopy clone.

Glen’s vision involves a hands-on approach to vineyard management through to final production, ensuring the creation of outstanding value-for-money wines, lead by winemaker Andrew Vesey.