Teal Lake
A quarter of a century since planting its first block, Teal Lake Wines remains a proud family business, under the guidance of Andrew Peace, and one of the largest family owned wineries in Australia. What started as a weekend escape transformed into the Peace family passion. Every vintage at the winery has accompanied another chapter of family life–celebrations, milestones and happy memories. Nurtured from the rich Murray River bank s...
Tasting Note
Soft and fruity, with pleasant guava and apple flavors on a light frame.
Food Pairing
White meats or grilled fish.
Vinification
The grapes were selectively harvested throughout February during the night as the cooler conditions help ensure that the fruit arrives into the winery in perfect condition. We processed as gently as possible to avoid any juice oxidation or browning, and only the free run fraction was used. The juice was clarified and a long, cool fermentation followed in tank using a selection of aromatic yeast strains, and racked off ferment lees as soon as fermentation completed to retain clean fruit flavours and aromas.
