Hochkirch Preservative Free Blanc 2018

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Vegan Suitable
No Added Preservative
Certified Biodynamic

Winery

Hochkirch
Region
Henty, Western Districts, VIC
Grapes
Semillon

A fantastic example of a Biodynamic white wine full of class and purity. RIch coppery-yellow in colour, the nose exudes mandarin, lemon rind, apple and a hint of nuttiness. On the palate this is an intense textural wine, rich and honeyed, but not overpowering, with an inherent freshness and vibrancy. The fruit quality is evident by the complex and lingering finish.

This is an "orange' style of wine, made with some skin contact. Fantastic with a range of rich foods.

The Story

Hochkirch vineyard lies on a north facing slope 250 m. above sea level along an elevated plateau running southwest from Dunkeld at the foot of the Grampians in far south west Victoria. The vines are dry farmed (no irrigation) and no synthetic fungicides, pesticides or fertilisers are used; certified bio-dynamic by Demeter.

Tasting Notes for Hochkirch Biodynamic Blanc 2018 from the winery:

Cropping level was very reduced in this vintage. The whole bunches of Semillon were placed into open top fermenters and after a couple of days they were lightly trod by foot. Fermentation using natural yeasts lasted about 6 days and then pressed into closed fermenters. Malolactic fermentation occured in Spring and the wine was then aged in small old French oak barrrels.

Long slow fermentation, natural yeasts, no filtration, minimal intervention and additives. Vineyard is high-density planted and dry farmed. Certified Biodynamic by Demeter.

(SKU: HK_NBL_18)

The Specs

Wine Type	White
Vintage	2018
Grapes	Semillon
Region	Henty, Western Districts, VIC
Volume	750mL
Packaging	Glass Bottle
Closure	Cork (natural)
Alcohol %	12.0
Wild Yeast Fermentation	Yes
Natural Wine	Yes
Vegan Suitable	Yes
No Added Preservative	Yes
Certified Biodynamic	Yes