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Kevin's comments: Broken Shackle white changes its blend each
vintage this year it is made from a blend of Verdelho, Chenin Blanc and
Trebbiano, this wine shows, fresh, vibrant grapefruit and tropical fruit
characters complemented by a crisp, dry palate.
BERTON VINEYARDS
BROKEN
SHACKLE WHITE
Established by Bob &
Cherie Berton in May 1996 with 75 acres. The heart of Berton Vineyards is their
own personal plot in a sub-region of Eden Valley in South Australia. This
idyllic property sits at 450m above sea level on gently rolling hills ? except
for the Chardonnay block which is anything but
gentle!!
The first vines were planted
in that spring ? ten acres of Shiraz and seven acres of Chardonnay ? but without
any permanent water. It was not until 1998, after the new dam was filled, that
the vines finally had a decent drink!!!
With all this, the vines struggled through their
impressionable years. Lots of love and attention, but the lack of water really
retarded their growth, so much so that a Swedish friend jokingly told them that
they had planted a bonsai vineyard?.the name stuck and later became the name of
their premium Shiraz. With the good rainfall in High Eden, the vines are in
great condition these days, but they still remember the early days every time
they open a bottle of the Bonsai.
After the dam was full they
were able to follow on and plant Cabernet Sauvignon and lastly some Sauvignon
Blanc. The Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are now growing happily amongst big
white rocks on ancient podsolic soils ? which really makes driving trellis posts
interesting, but that?s another story!!!!
BROKEN SHACKLE
WHITE
Grapes: Semillon
(49.1%), Chardonnay (40.2%), Chenin Blanc (9.9%) and Verdelho
(1%).
Region: South East
Australia.
Taste: A fresh intense
wine that is appealingly light and crisp. The wine has a bright aspect with
brilliant lemon and lime glints. The aromas follow suit with lifted glace lemon,
melon and pear drop. The palate is wonderfully vibrant and generous showing
tangy passionfruit, juicy citrus fruit and supple honeydew melon that lead to a
clean fresh finish. Alc 13.3%, RS 6.0 g/l
Food Match: This wine is ideally
suited to lightly pan fried sand whiting in lemon butter and
parsley.
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