2021 Great Southern, Margaret River Rouge Blanc

Being our two favourite varieties, it was destined for us to try and marry them together in a beautiful duo. The Pinot Noir (70% of blend) spent about 4 days on skins cold soaking where it was taken to barrel and wild fermented on high solids in French oak. The Chardonnay (30% of blend) was gently pressed, settled and also wild fermented on high solids in French oak. The nose expresses some lovely barrel ferment characters including sweet spices, dark cherries, little bit of funk and biscuity nuances. The pallet shows a generous sweet viscosity and rich flavours of cherry clafoutis, sweet cedar spices and camarosa strawberries, cream and waffle cone.

This wine goes really well with seared salmon and mash potato, roast chicken or creamy pasta with mushrooms and parmesan. It can be enjoyed at room temperature or very slightly chilled.