Wine Composition
100% Verdelho
Winemakers Comments
Winemakers Selection Verdelho 2021 is a pale yellow with green hues. It has a tropical fruit aroma with mouth-filling fresh pear and stone fruit flavors, while a crisp, refreshing line of acidity delivers a long, dry finish on the palate.
Awards
The Wine Front | 91 points (2013)
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
13.5%
TA
6.9 g/l
pH
3.28
Cellar Techniques
The grapes were machine harvested at the beginning of February, and pressed gently with only the free run cut used. A cool ferment was used to ensure aromatic characters were retained. Post fermentation the wine was sulfured and racked off yeast lees, with a light fining of skim milk. The Verdelho was then heat and cold stabilized filtered and bottled under screw cap to retain freshness.
Winemaker
Name - Jeff Byrne, Xanthe Hatcher
Winery
Audrey Wilkinson is one of the most historic and beautiful properties in the Hunter Valley, known for its stunning views and pristine vineyards. It was, in fact, the first vineyard planted in Pokolbin, in 1866. The property was acquired in 2004 by the late Brian Agnew and has been owned and operated by his family since. The wines, made predominantly from estate-grown grapes, are released in three tiers: Audrey Wilkinson Series, Winemakers Selection and Reserve, the latter only available from the cellar door. Exports to the US, Canada, UK, Finland and Czech Republic.
What were his parents thinking? Yet aged only 15 years, with his father having died, Audrey assumed the daunting role of running the family's vineyard. Audrey was blessed with a wonderful sense of taste, and produced some of the finest wines in Australia.
He left this lasting legacy: "It's all about the wine."
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