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Tasting Notes
Our seventh release of Rocket’s Vineyard Chenin Blanc! We dedicate our single vineyard Swan Valley wines to Rob’s late father and former Australian Test Cricketer Tony “Rocket” Mann. With a lightening arm, Tony was well known to “rocket” the ball in from the outfield to hit middle stump. Aside from cricket, Tony loved wine. An old currant vineyard caught his eye, which he quickly transformed into a Chenin Blanc oasis, with Rob, 30 years ago.
Our organically farmed grapes were harvested by hand and whole bunch pressed. The juice was fermented with indigenous yeasts in a stainless-steel tank and seasoned French oak
barriques. The wine was then left on its yeast lees through winter and then bottled just in time for spring. The Swan Valley is known for its heat as one of Australia's hottest wine regions. Yes it was very hot in 2024 but this wine is hot to trot! Fresh citrus pith, christmas cracker funk and a distinct briny finish, this will partner those prawns on the barbie and crayfish sandwiches beautifully. - Rob & Gen Mann.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: White
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: Western Australia, Swan District
Alcohol %: 13.0%
Cellaring: 3-5 Years
Scores
93 / 100"The 2024 Chenin Blanc leads with an ultra funky nose, laden with matchstick and damp straw, preserved lemon and lemongrass. Interestingly, given the hot and dry conditions of Western Australia at large in 2024, the acids were very high, given perhaps to the slight dehydration of berries and the forced early picking due to heat. In the mouth, the wine is taut and focused, with a high line of saline citrus acid and chalky phenolic texture. Perhaps the lees and older oak contribute hugely to the texture here as well. This organic vineyard is dry-farmed and a joy to walk through. This is a complex wine with tension and poise. I like it a lot. 12.7% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. 93 points. Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate March 2025"
- Erin Larkin
