AU
New Zealand
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93 Points
The wine smells of lemon pith and nashi pear with a lick of carbide.
The palate is lively with a briny spine, great clarity and stacks of flavour.
"I like it a lot" Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate
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Description
Our seventh release of Rocket’s Vineyard Chenin Blanc! We dedicate our single vineyard Swan Valley wines to Rob’s late father and former Australian Test Cricketer Tony “Rocket” Mann. With a lightening arm, Tony was well known to “rocket” the ball in from the outfield to hit middle stump. Aside from cricket, Tony loved wine. An old currant vineyard caught his eye, which he quickly transformed into a Chenin Blanc oasis, with Rob, 30 years ago.
Our organically farmed grapes were harvested by hand and whole bunch pressed. The juice was fermented with indigenous yeasts in a stainless-steel tank and seasoned French oak
barriques. The wine was then left on its yeast lees through winter and then bottled just in time for spring. The Swan Valley is known for its heat as one of Australia's hottest wine regions. Yes it was very hot in 2024 but this wine is hot to trot! Fresh citrus pith, christmas cracker funk and a distinct briny finish, this will partner those prawns on the barbie and crayfish sandwiches beautifully. - Rob & Gen Mann.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Green Apple, Mineral, Steely
Palate:Green Apple, Mineral, Steely
Food Pairings:
Asian
Cheese
Shellfish
Description
Our seventh release of Rocket’s Vineyard Chenin Blanc! We dedicate our single vineyard Swan Valley wines to Rob’s late father and former Australian Test Cricketer Tony “Rocket” Mann. With a lightening arm, Tony was well known to “rocket” the ball in from the outfield to hit middle stump. Aside from cricket, Tony loved wine. An old currant vineyard caught his eye, which he quickly transformed into a Chenin Blanc oasis, with Rob, 30 years ago.
Our organically farmed grapes were harvested by hand and whole bunch pressed. The juice was fermented with indigenous yeasts in a stainless-steel tank and seasoned French oak
barriques. The wine was then left on its yeast lees through winter and then bottled just in time for spring. The Swan Valley is known for its heat as one of Australia's hottest wine regions. Yes it was very hot in 2024 but this wine is hot to trot! Fresh citrus pith, christmas cracker funk and a distinct briny finish, this will partner those prawns on the barbie and crayfish sandwiches beautifully. - Rob & Gen Mann.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Green Apple, Mineral, Steely
Green Apple, Mineral, Steely
Asian
Cheese
Shellfish
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