Grown at Bimbadgen’s contract Myall Road vineyard, near Griffith, New South Wales. The vineyard comprises 40 hectares managed to produce a moderate yield. The vineyard was planted using the most up to date laser levelling techniques and trellising design ensuring high quality yields suitable for premium dessert wines.

An extremely dry year with little rainfall during the growing season. Despite the dry year, environmental conditions necessary for the rampant growth of the fungus Botrytis Cinerea finally occurred by mid year.

After crushing and overnight skin contact, the un-clarified Semillon juice endured a slow fermentation with a number of selected yeast strains. In addition, a number of different fermentation temperatures and oak treatments were also employed. 14% was transferred to quality new French oak for fermentation, transferred back to the main blend and then a further 14% was aged in the same barrels post ferment. Approximately 60% of the wine was kept in contact with the yeast lees until bottling.

October 2008.

Alcohol: 11.0% T/A: 8.50g/L pH: 3.64 Sugar: 174g/L

Luminous pale gold, vibrant.

Aromas of dried apricots, lemon spice and crème brulee, with some marmalade overtones present.

Medium bodied but luscious, with creamy apricot kernel and marmalade flavours. Rich fruit sweetness is well balanced with zingy fruit acids.

The wine should be enjoyed now however it has wonderful ageing potential over 5-6 years.

SILVER – 2008 Royal Hobart International Wine Show. SILVER – 2009 Cowra Wine Show. SILVER – 2009 Rutherglen Wine Show. BRONZE - 2011 Royal Melbourne Wine Show BRONZE - 2011 Perth Royal Wine Show BRONZE - 2011 NSW Wine Awards BRONZE - 2010 Royal Melbourne Wine Show BRONZE – 2009 International Sweet Wine Challenge. 94 Points – WBM Magazine – 1in100 May 2010.