2024 Coldfire - Fumé Blanc

Colour Pale straw with bright green tints.

Nose Intriguing aromas of cumquat, lemon rind, pear and guava, leading into complexing notes of green tea, smoked almond and ginger spice.

Palate Textured and complex, a full-bodied white wine with mouthfeel and intrigue. Skin-contact during ferment heightens perfume whilst contributing phenolic crunch – peach kernel and passionfruit seed, whilst new French oak adds woodsmoke, flint and exotic spice. Acid is soft yet textured, glossy, rich - think preserved lemon, poached pear.

15% of the blend was fermented on skins in seasoned open-top French oak puncheons before being basket-pressed direct to seasoned barriques for 5 months maturation. 75% of the blend underwent 15 hours skin contact in the press before undergoing ferment in 45% new oak. The total new oak content in the final blend is equivalent to 30%.

Winemaker Jeremy Hodgson

Region Margaret River, Western Australia
Varieties Sauvignon Blanc (93%), Semillon (4%), Chardonnay (3%)
Alcohol 12.5%
PH 3.36
Acidity 6.8 g/L
Residual Sugar 1.0 g/L

2024 - a warm and dry vintage highlighted by a very early start, excellent marri blossom and some challenging heat spikes. Whites and rosés were picked earlier than ever and showed excellent fruit vibrancy.

Cellaring Ready for immediate drinking and will continue to drink well over the next 4-6 years.

Serving Temperature Chilled 7-10°C

Serving Suggestion A wine to drink with food. Think seafood, poultry, pork or full-flavoured cheese.