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Journey WinesHeathcote Fiano 2019
Dry, Medium Bodied style of Fiano
Independent winery
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Dry, Medium Bodied style of FianoIndependent wineryWinter and Spring were both cool with plentiful rainfall. Summer was hot and exceptionally dry, with record heat-spikes in late January and early February. The Fiano showed its ability to stand up to the heat, and harvest took place on the same day in late February as the previous vintage.
The machine harvested fruit was given skin contact for 24 hours to gently extract skin phenolics. After pressing, half of the juice was settled to a high level of clarity for innoculated tank fermentation. The remaining half was transferred to old white puncheons with a higher level of solids for barrel fermentation using wild yeast. The two portions were blended before bottling without fining on 11th September 2019.
Our 2019 Heathcote Fiano has a medium straw colour with green tints. The nose displays intense aromas of yellow pear, apple and spring blossom. The palate reflects the warmer vintage, with ripe fruit up front, a beautiful textural component derived from the skin contact, and a deliciously long finish.
The machine harvested fruit was given skin contact for 24 hours to gently extract skin phenolics. After pressing, half of the juice was settled to a high level of clarity for innoculated tank fermentation. The remaining half was transferred to old white puncheons with a higher level of solids for barrel fermentation using wild yeast. The two portions were blended before bottling without fining on 11th September 2019.
Our 2019 Heathcote Fiano has a medium straw colour with green tints. The nose displays intense aromas of yellow pear, apple and spring blossom. The palate reflects the warmer vintage, with ripe fruit up front, a beautiful textural component derived from the skin contact, and a deliciously long finish.
Winter and Spring were both cool with plentiful rainfall. Summer was hot and exceptionally dry, with record heat-spikes in late January and early February. The Fiano showed its ability to stand up to the heat, and harvest took place on the same day in late February as the previous vintage.
The machine harvested fruit was given skin contact for 24 hours to gently extract skin phenolics. After pressing, half of the juice was settled to a high level of clarity for innoculated tank fermentation. The remaining half was transferred to old white puncheons with a higher level of solids for barrel fermentation using wild yeast. The two portions were blended before bottling without fining on 11th September 2019.
Our 2019 Heathcote Fiano has a medium straw colour with green tints. The nose displays intense aromas of yellow pear, apple and spring blossom. The palate reflects the warmer vintage, with ripe fruit up front, a beautiful textural component derived from the skin contact, and a deliciously long finish.
The machine harvested fruit was given skin contact for 24 hours to gently extract skin phenolics. After pressing, half of the juice was settled to a high level of clarity for innoculated tank fermentation. The remaining half was transferred to old white puncheons with a higher level of solids for barrel fermentation using wild yeast. The two portions were blended before bottling without fining on 11th September 2019.
Our 2019 Heathcote Fiano has a medium straw colour with green tints. The nose displays intense aromas of yellow pear, apple and spring blossom. The palate reflects the warmer vintage, with ripe fruit up front, a beautiful textural component derived from the skin contact, and a deliciously long finish.
Medium bodied white wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often pale lemon coloured to pale gold.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeFiano
- Size750mL
- RegionHeathcote
- Current Vintage2019
- Standard Drinks8.0
- Alcohol Volume13.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateVictoria
- Brand NameJourney Wines
- Wine MakerDamian North
- Food MatchAntipasto
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
- More about Campbell Mattinson
Campbell Mattinson
Award winning Australian wine reviewer for Wine Companion and winefront.com.au
Vintage 2019
94 points www.winecompanion.com.au
The combination of texture, flavour and length here is a winner in anyone's books. It's pulpy and ripe but it plays savoury cards and smoky barrel-induced ones too. It wouldn't be far-fetched to call this compelling.
- More about Huon Hooke
Huon Hooke
Prolific Australian wine reviewer for Fairfax Media and The Real Review
Vintage 2019
90 points The Real Review
Light, bright yellow colour, with a fresh, clean, stone-fruit aroma, the palate gently rich and nicely balanced, with understated texture and generosity. A wine of exemplary harmony and drinkability.
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