Vintage
2018
ABV
13%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Fermented and matured for 10 months in French oak barriques, 35% new. A third were allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation to aid in softening acidity and to introduce an additional textural component.
Rich aromas of freshly cut peaches, jasmine, brioche, and roasted nuts, laced with finer nuances of white pear, cinnamon and nectarines. The entry is opulent and generous, coating, and textured, yet poised and balanced by finer white fruit tannin and succulent natural acidity. A fine and savory finish leaves the palate quenched and yearning for more.
Accolades
Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2021; 91 Points The Real Review
Winemaker's Bio
Highly awarded Winemaker, Bruce Dukes, applies the art and science of winemaking in equal measure when crafting Passel Estate wines. His approach to winemaking has been shaped by an impressive formal education, based in Agricultural Science and Viticulture & Enology, as well as 25+ years of applied industry experience working with iconic producers in Napa Valley and Margaret River.
His philosophy behind Passel Estate wines is driven by an uncompromising commitment to quality. The wines are a unique expression of the special place that is Passel Estate, defined by their perfumed fruit character, structure and balance.
