ABV
11%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
This is an exotic and textural blend of Hunter Valley Semillon and Canberra District Riesling. Some components were wild yeast fermented on skins, others cloudy in barrel. Maturation then took place on skins and yeast lees to further develop mouthfeel and complexity. The result is a wine boasting a vibrant array of citrus driven aromas and flavours that dance above a contrasting background of cashew and oatmeal. The palate strikes a fine balance between flavour, texture and acidity to deliver a somewhat unlikely, but very endearing, white wine.
Winemaker's Bio
Matt holds a Bachelor of Wine Science and Graduate Diploma of Business Administration from Charles Sturt University. He has been involved at various levels of winemaking and wine business management for the last twenty years. Starting out as a Trainee Winemaker in the Hunter Valley, Matt then gained invaluable experience making wine in the United States and France before heading to Coldstream Hills in the Yarra Valley. In 2003, he finally settled in the Hunter Valley where he was ultimately promoted to the dual role of Winemaker and General Manager at a leading boutique winery. In 2010, Matt decided to step out and establish the Gundog Estate wine business and cellar door. Under Matt’s management and winemaking, Gundog Estate has consistently been awarded a prestigious five-star winery rating from Australia’s leading wine critic — James Halliday. During his time in the Hunter, Matt’s wines have gained many accolades. In 2010, Matt was recognised as the “Hunter Valley’s Rising Star,” and in 2021, finalist for the Gourmet Traveller Australian Winemaker of the Year.