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Henskens Rankin D2 Blanc de Blanc 2014
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Henskens Rankin D2 Blanc de Blanc 2014 - 6 Bottle Case is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.
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Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
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Vintage notes
Overall a warmer than average year with even bud-burst. Some spring frosts however, and in the north of the state, squally, wet and windy conditions around flowering and fruit set dramatically reduced yields.
Vineyard notes
Established in 1994, this 2 ha, E-NE facing vineyard is nestled in the West Tamar foothills near the small township of Winkleigh. It has duplex acid soils, sandy loam topsoils over clay formed from Brown Chromosols.
Winemaking
Envisaged as a pure expression of Chardonnay over time, a single cage (504 bottles) is riddled and released each year over a 3-4-year period. At processing (hand harvested fruit, whole bunch pressing) the free-run/cuvée was separated from the pressing fraction. The current wine was made purely from cuvée.
Primary fermentations were conducted in oak barriques and puncheons. Some were completely spontaneous, conducted by ambient yeast. Other barrels were inoculated with one of two commercial yeast strains. The second ferment (tirage) in the bottle was achieved conventionally with a commercial priss de mousse. Malolactic fermentation (MLF) was blocked by use of low temperature tirage and storage.
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Brand | Henskens |
| Vintage | 2014 |
Tasmanian Wine
The Tasmanian wine region is a cool climate region, the most southerly of all wine regions in Australia. Due to the lower temperatures, the area grows primarily Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, with smaller plantings of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon.
“Having been to many wine tastings over the years, I can definitely say from a personal standpoint that Tasmanian Chardonnay and Pinot noir are always ones I look forward to trying if they are on the menu. They are almost always high calibre wines that can easily compete against what the rest of the world has to offer in these varietals.” Jason C. – World Wine.
While Tasmania makes great still wines, the exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir also make for excellent sparkling wines.
More recent vintages since 2005 have been positively impacted by the effects of global warming. With slightly higher temperatures the grapes are ensured to ripen fully and produce more vibrant wine.
Henskens Rankin D2 Blanc de Blanc 2014
Vintage notes
Overall a warmer than average year with even bud-burst. Some spring frosts however, and in the north of the state, squally, wet and windy conditions around flowering and fruit set dramatically reduced yields.
Vineyard notes
Established in 1994, this 2 ha, E-NE facing vineyard is nestled in the West Tamar foothills near the small township of Winkleigh. It has duplex acid soils, sandy loam topsoils over clay formed from Brown Chromosols.
Winemaking
Envisaged as a pure expression of Chardonnay over time, a single cage (504 bottles) is riddled and released each year over a 3-4-year period. At processing (hand harvested fruit, whole bunch pressing) the free-run/cuvée was separated from the pressing fraction. The current wine was made purely from cuvée.
Primary fermentations were conducted in oak barriques and puncheons. Some were completely spontaneous, conducted by ambient yeast. Other barrels were inoculated with one of two commercial yeast strains. The second ferment (tirage) in the bottle was achieved conventionally with a commercial priss de mousse. Malolactic fermentation (MLF) was blocked by use of low temperature tirage and storage.
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