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Our ‘shining sword rising from the water’ moment wasn’t quite of Arthurian legend, but by a misty dam early one morning, the first rapier-like cut of this Sauvignon Blanc inspired our Excalibur. Perfect for sitting down with a well chilled glass on a balmy summer’s eve, accompanying a plate of any fresh crustacean known to man.
The fruit for Excalibur is sourced from hand tended blocks in the Woodside sub-region of the Adelaide Hills. The harvested fruit is destemmed and crushed into stainless steel tanks with only the finest quality free run juice being chilled to 5 degrees celsius to preserve the expression of the fruit. Fermentation takes place in these tanks where the wine is allowed to complete a natural malo-lactic fermentation if it occurs. It is then racked off gross lees and cold settled prior to bottling This results in a wine with purity of fruit that is unpretentious and eminently satisfying to allow for regular indulgence.
Pale straw colour with vivid green hue. Lifted citrus/pineapple notes with gentle citrus blossom highlights. A rush of lemon/lime/white grapefruit peel crispness on entry. Refreshing, tart gooseberry and lemon curd with subtle minerality.
A tangy aftertaste, mouth-watering finish and trademark Sauvignon Blanc acidity. Flavoursome and fine finish with crisp lines of cleansing acid. Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc is an exciting, fresh, food-friendly white wine.
Although a great food wine, especially seafood, at Zonte’s Footstep, we drink most of the Excalibur well chilled, on a sunny afternoon with friends and family… usually followed by a second glass!
