Description
In the Vineyard
The vines carry a maximum of 7 tonnes per hectare. In order to achieve low yields the vineyard is non-irrigated and cane-pruned. Picking time for the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon is usually around early March. The fruit is ripened to approximately 12° baume, but this is not recipe winemaking and fruit flavour ultimately determines picking dates. The fruit is then handpicked and transported to the winery (adjacent to the vines) on the Picardy estate.
In the Winery
Approximately 10% of the Sauvignon Blanc is whole bunch pressed and the remainder is destemmed and pressed. The juice is settled for 48 hours before being racked and the fermentation commenced. The fermentation is carried out using two different yeast strains to give fruit complexity and texture.
The wine is then given a gentle filtration on its way to bottle.
Picardy is one of Australia's leading premium boutique wine producers, established in 1993 in the Pemberton region of Western Australia. Picardy is owned and operated by Bill, Sandra, and Dan Pannell. Bill and Sandra were pioneers of the Margaret River region, establishing Moss Wood vineyard and winery in 1969. Moss Wood went on to be a driving force in establishing Margaret River as one of Australia's important growing regions. Picardy strives to continue this tradition of wine making quality and excellence. Dan has grown up in the wine industry and completed a Bachelors of Science (Oenology) at The University Of Adelaide.
Picardy produces Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc wines.
All wines bearing the Picardy label are entirely from our single vineyard property in Pemberton. Picardy is situated in the tranquil region of Pemberton on deep gravelly loamy soils. The region offers high altitude and close proximity to the ocean (for cooling summer breezes), thereby providing ideal conditions for cool climate wine production. In the vineyard, Picardy follows sustainable management practices. All Picardy fruit is estate grown, unirrigated, cane-pruned and handpicked.