Streicker Bridgeland Block Fumé Blanc 2023

Blend

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard

Bridgeland Vineyard, Karridale

Winemaking Note

Sauvignon Blanc fruit is hand-picked, chilled and crushed to press for 8 hours of skin contact before draining only the purest free-run juice. The juice is settled overnight before racking to French Oak barriques for fermentation. After fermentation the wine is aged sur lie in barrel for 9 months before blending and bottling

Vintage Conditions

Water resources were well replenished over Winter with low enough temperatures to aid dormancy. The growing season began with a cool and relatively dry spring. Summer turned on at the right time with warm even temperatures, setting the scene for gentle and consistent ripening across all varieties. It was another great vintage, with the seasons all playing their part. A lack of Marri blossom this year meant nets covered the region to keep the birds at bay. It was a drawn out vintage, allowing long hang time for our later picking varieties.

Aroma

Lychee, red currants, white pear and freshly zested limes

Palate

Coating white fruits and viscous acidity are beautifully balanced by soft textures laced with mango and apricot. A fine finish of focused white fruit tannin and deftly intertwined oak, finishing with faint hints of freshly leavened dough and red currants.

Cellaring

This is a fresh drink now style, but can be aged for up to 10 years for added complexity.

Alcohol

13%