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The highly acclaimed Frogmore Creek range is the pinnacle of our efforts; the ultimate combination in matching fitting varieties to true cool climate viticulture, following through with master winemaking.

Wine
Fragrant lime and lemon blossom continue to fresh citrus flavours. Zippy mineral cool-climate acid enhances the length and aging potential. Went well with veal saltimbocca.

Variety: 100% handpicked Riesling.
Region: 100% Relbia, Northern Tasmania (41°30’S, 147°11’E).
Yield: 8 - 10 tonnes per hectare (2.4 – 4.0 tonnes per acre).
Winemakers: Alain Rousseau, Nick Glaetzer & Andrew Hood.
Winemaking: Crushed and de-juiced with only slight pressure, prior to cold-settling overnight, racking and inoculated ferment, controlled at 16°C. Post-ferment racking from lees prior to stabilising, filtering and bottling.
Filtration: Cross-flow filtered to preserve fruit freshness.

Awards: Silver Medal, 2009 San Diego International Wine Competition

Alcohol: 11.5 %
pH: 3.02
Total Acidity: 10.5 g/L
Residual sugar: 2.40 g/L

2007 vintage report
Vintage 2007 was challenging for viticulturalists throughout Australia. The early onset of winter in 2006 restricted vine carbohydrate storage prior to vine dormancy. Thus the initial spring growth of 2006 was limited, resulting in low bunch numbers. The potential harvest was further reduced by several severe overnight frosts in the last week of October. Compounded with the widespread drought, it was a test of perseverance for many vineyards. Harvest was generally two weeks earlier than average, due to the light crop levels and warm weather during January and February. However, the reduction in grape harvest tended to increase fruit flavours, developing into wines of great intensity.

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