Description
Verdelho was among the first varieties planted in Langhorne Creek and still thrives today. Potts’ Catch includes Verdelho from our Barrel Shed block planted in 1930.
Henry Potts, grandson of Frank Potts, is pictured on the right hand side of the label photo holding a monster Mulloway. Henry was an avid fisherman, with this one caught in nearby Lake Alexandrina where they can grow up to 80kg.
VINEYARD
Estate Vineyards, including the 1930 Block Langhorne Creek, South Australia
HARVEST DATES AND BAUMÉ
20th and 21st of February 2023
11.3 – 11.6
VARIETIES
4th May 2023
WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES
Crushed and chilled before pressing and settling, the old vines are hand-picked and crushed oxidatively. Cool fermentation in stainless steel tank to dryness. A short maturation on light lees before bottling early to maintain freshness.
OAK MATURATION
No oak maturation
TASTING NOTE
A crisp white wine with great perfume, jasmine, melon and candied lemon flavours with crisp acidity. Enjoy chilled, naturally a great accompaniment to fish and seafood dishes.
WINE ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 12.0% alc/vol
Titratable acidity: 7.2g/L
pH: 3.20
SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING
Freshly caught Mulloway! Or Coorong mullet, seafood or bean curd laksa is also a winner.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
Drinking well now until 2025
