Lu Lu Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Hewitson
Terroir: The Hewitson LuLu Sauvignon Blanc vineyard is superbly situated between Hahndorf and Mount Barker on one of the highest and coolest slopes in the Adelaide Hills. Proudly single vineyard, LuLu articulates the perfect expression of this variety in what is now generally regarded as the premier Sauvignon Blanc region in Australia.
Vinification: Grapes are harvested in the cool, pre-dawn hours and are crushed and pressed immediately. Aged 100% in temperature stainless steel tank.
Planting system: vertical shoot positioning; canopy management
Vine density: 4,000 vines per Ha
Farming: permanent grass inter-rows; irrigation from dam
Additional Information
Bright green with pale straw. Aromatic herbaceous notes balanced seamlessly with hints of cut capsicum, Finnish blackcurrant leaf and freshly squeezed lemon. The palate expresses intense fresh grass and tropical fruit characters, leading into a crisp but lingering finish. The wine shows a precise balance of structural and natural acidity with vibrant varietal flavours, a true expression of the season and vineyard.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Adelaide Hills
- Winemaker: Dean Hewitson
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Loam, clay
- Avg Vine Age: 25 years
- Yield: 6.5 tons/ha
- Alcohol: 12%
- Ttl Acidity: 5.6 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1.37 g/l
- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 12/750ml
- Varietals: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Recent Press
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Score: 88 Points
Wine Spectator Author: MaryAnn Worobiec
Date: Friday, December 31, 2021Bursting with notes of lime sherbet, white grapefruit and fresh lemongrass on a sleek, fresh frame. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
