Verdelho 2024

Name: Verdelho 2024
Brand: Maxwell Wines
SKU: 50185
Price: 30.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$30 | $24 Club Price

Verdelho

Tasting Notes

Color & Aroma

Pale straw with green hues. Tropical fruits, white florals and pear on the nose

Palate

Tropical fruits, pear, apple pie on the palate. Lush creamy texture from lees stirring, bright acidity and good palate weight.

Pairing

Creamy garlic prawns with a squeeze of fresh lemon and finely chopped chives.

Cellar

Drink now - 5 years

About

Verdelho is a white wine grape originating from Portugal and has traditionally been one of the most popular grapes planted on the small island of Madeira since vines were first planted there in the 15th century. Australian versions of Verdelho are noted for their intense flavours with hints of lime and honeysuckle and the dense texture that the wines can get after some ageing.

CDX_Verdelho_2024_Tasting_Note.pdf

Technical

Varietal

Verdelho

Varietal

McLaren Vale

Alcohol

13

PH

3.24

TA

7.4 g/L

Residual Sugar

3.64

Winemaking

Vintage Conditions

The 2023/2024 season began with a wet and windy spring, continuing rain into summer that saturated soil moisture levels. February and March provided perfect conditions, with mild days and nights allowing fruit to ripen beautifully. Vintage started in mid-February, with most blocks harvested in March, marking a return to the norm, albeit with below-average yields.

Maker Notes

The fruit was harvested in the cool early morning, cold pressed to tank, pressings and free run juice fined, settled and blended for ferment. Transferred to oak and aged in French oak for around 6 months.