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Saturday 1 November 2014

Angullong Fossil Hill Vermentino 2014


Angullong grafted over a small patch of their vineyard to Vermentino in 2011, with a larger graft occurring in 2012. Shows much promise.

Delightfully fresh, offering up citrus, pear, a tropical edge of some honeydew melon and a briny/ saline chalkiness to it.

Reminiscent of a little lemon barley on the middle, otherwise a pretty straight-up don't-mess-with-it first release, but it has something about it. Keen to see the style finessed as the variety becomes more established and the winemaker more familiar with it. Impressive debut. 89

Tasted on: Friday 31st October, a 
Source: Sample
Price: $22
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.angullong.com.au/

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