Cape Jaffa is a biodynamic
vineyard and winery situated on the unique and isolated Mount Benson region of
South Australia's Limestone Coast wine zone. One of the
first of the wineries established in the region, it enjoys a moderate maritime
climate and terra rossa soils that are ideal for viticulture. La
Lune is Cape Jaffa's premium wine portfolio that it cultivates by the
moon's cycles and what it says expresses a sense of place in the vineyard with
its unique terroir.
This wine captures a vineyard
or three inside a bottle with no less than eleven varieties in this vinous
concoction. Containing predominantly Chardonnay with portions of Pinot Gris,
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, the winery indicates that the percentage of
these will vary according to what is ripe on the day and what will balance with
the Chardonnay. The other varieties it adds are
the pale juice of a few red varieties plus small portions from an experimental
block.
At a time where Australian
winemakers are doing weird and wonderful things with grapes, the old practice
of the field blend is also steadily making its mark here. It's a good antidote
to the boredom often experienced with single varietal wines and the 2015 La
Lune is an engaging and compelling example.
The straw yellow colour
distracts from what you are about to experience in the glass.
At first a smoky malt scent
then peach, apricot, orange, pineapple, lemon rind, citrus blossom,
passionfruit and pear. Heavily perfumed and complex aromatics that are
worth the price of admission !
A texturally powerful palate
is packed with generous stone fruit flavours, slatey saline minerality and some
herbal action. Through the mouth there is some grip, light crunchy tannins
and acid zip to drive things along.
Medium bodied with a soft
unctuous mouthfeel. Mouthwatering drinkability to this wine.
The savoury, fresh tropical
fruit finish lingers long after the final sip.
Better sum for its parts.
Creative, well made, cerebral yet fun to drink especially over summer.
Easily go another bottle.
Should bring additional appeal with a year or two in the cellar.
Rating: 93+ Points. Website: https://www.capejaffawines.com.au
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