Tasting Notes for Smallfry Isolar 2022 from the Winery

Following on from the success of Tangerine Dream I have become quite interested in the concept of fuller bodied whites. This represents a more traditional approach, whole bunch basket pressed and straight to barrel for fermentation and maturation on gross lees. Because we picked later for riper spectrum flavours it is the Roussanne that gives the freshness and acidity while the Riesling plays a juicier, fruitier role.

Colour: Yellow/gold, unfined or filtered. Aroma: Honeysuckle, tropical fruit, grapefruit pith, medicinal eucalypt lollies, lots going on.

Palate: Fresh and juicy up front leading to quite a broad mid-palate with the furniture showing up on the back to add length.

Summary: A robust wine like this needs something that can match it in palate weight, butter chicken perhaps.

Region: 100% Vine Vale, Barossa Valley

Variety: 60% Riesling, 40%Roussanne

Alcohol / Vol: 13.7%

(SKU: SFr_ISO_CV)