Vermentino's name is derived from the French court of Philip the Good of Burgundy, Madame d'Or, served as a fool in the 1400's. The belief in medieval days that buffoonery was one of few professions open to women is dispelled by this beautiful golden haired dwarf Jester. She was often described as pugnacious and outspoken conversely she possessed an exquisite voice and a devotion to music and dance. As she was openly favoured by Queen Isabella, Madame d'Or wore only the finest tailored attire, most notably a long dress of green Kendal woollen cloth.

Vineyard
The vineyards are in the Willunga district in the southern end of McLaren Vale. The heavy grey loam soil over sandstone, intermixed with black Biscay clay, combined with a maritime climate, contribute to an even ripening period and the development of rich fruit flavours and ripe tannins.

Vintage - 2010
The vineyards are in the Willunga district in the southern end of McLaren Vale. The heavy grey loam soil over sandstone, intermixed with black Biscay clay, combined with a maritime climate, contribute to an even ripening period and the development of rich fruit flavours and ripe tannins.

Winemaking
The fruit for 2010 Jester Vermentino was crushed, destemmed and chilled to 3 degrees prior to pressing. Minimal skin contact has resulted in minimised phenolic pickup. The juice was cold settled for five days before being racked and yeasted with an Alsace derived yeast clone. It was then fermented ultra-cool at between 8 and 12 degrees for 16 days. Once fermentation concluded the wine was immediately cold stabilised and filtered before bottling.

Tasting Note
Pallid straw yellow in colour with light greenish inflection, 2010 Jester Vermentino shows classic minerality and texture. It presents fresh lifted fruit, with notes of melon and citrus and a slightly spiced edge. Refreshing, balanced acidity rounds out to an elongated finish.

Cellaring
Drink young and fresh.

Tasting Notes
Jester Vermentino| 2010 (322k)