$85.00
“Yarra Valley encapsulated; perfumed and supple. Intensity on a delicate frame.” -Tim Shand, Winemaker
2019 was a warm and dry vintage, with our oldest blocks and their deep root systems most resilient to the prevailing conditions. Maintaining canopy vigour was vital, particularly in pinot noir. Crops were particularly low, which helped ripening and quality significantly.
Vines were cane pruned, then shoot thinned and bunch thinned at veraison. Harvested from our oldest planting, the 32 year old Block 1. Handpicked, aiming for fruit flavours in the raspberry spectrum.
10% whole bunches were included in the ferment. A 4 day cold soak before fermentation kicked in naturally. 7 days on skins post ferment. New oak is all from the Taransaud Cooperage. 40% new.
Racked once, no fining, minimal filtration. Bottled in July 2020.
From Jane Faulker, Halliday Wine Companion 13/08/2021 “A barrel selection from Block 1 of the Napoleone vineyard, all MV6, 5% whole bunches. Matured in French barriques, 30% new. This has comes together seamlessly. Subtle in a way, could initially be overlooked. It takes time to blossom. The palate is refined and supple, with smooth and silky tannins.” 95 Points, Gold Medal
2021 AIRLIE BANK SAUVIGNON BLANC 
