Clos Naudin Vouvray Demi-Sec 2017 strathbogie-ranges the wine becomes increasingly smooth

the wine becomes increasingly smooth and velvety

Notes of licorice and vanilla

The fruit source is four hectares in St Vérand

the juice was fermented using a variety of selected yeast in 100 percent stainless steel at cool temperatures to retain fruit flavor and freshness

and is also fittingly the peak of the range

Clos Naudin Vouvray Demi-Sec 2017 strathbogie-ranges the wine becomes increasingly smoothAbout 20g residual sugar for this finely balanced yet richly expressive off dry Vouvray. Taught fine crunchy acidity underpins the fresh pear skin flavours which finish with delicately honeyed orchard fruits. This is a big step up in intensity and character from their dry wines. Malo is deliberately stopped for this wine to ensure ample acidity helping this cuvee to age for 30 years or more with careful cellaring. This is a great Vouvray in the making