Vinden Headcase 'Pokolbin Blanc' 2022
Primary flavours

Apricot

Lychee

Nectarine

Aromatic

Candied Lime

Floral

Lemon Balm

Rose Petal

Rosewater
Details
The latest release from Angus - his ode to European white blends - is a gorgeously aromatic blend of Verdelho, Gewürz, Fiano and Chenin, loaded with exotic fruits and flamboyant floral aromas. Multiple ferments (skin contact, concrete egg and stainless steel) give the palate texture and poise; nectarine, lychee and rose petal notes mingle with lemon balm and quince flavours, finishing dry. It’s packed with personality and is great sunny day drinking.
Angus Vinden is a confirmed star of the Australian wine scene. His winery, Vinden Estate in the Hunter Valley, was founded in 1998 and he took over from his father Guy in 2015, inheriting great vineyards in the bargain. These sites combined with Angus's talent make a potent mix. Since taking over Angus has maintained the original Vinden Wines label, which encapsulates traditional Hunter styles, and has his own offshoots, Headcase and Experimental Series, where he flexes his wine creativity and experimental approach; this is the Vinden way, a mix of innovation and tradition. For all Angus's labels, the fruit is treated with the utmost respect from vine to bottle and he has trodden a careful line combining his modern and youthful approach to the business, whilst preserving the legacy his father created before him. Angus’s careful vineyard selection, gentle approach to winemaking, and respect for the land and Hunter lore result in a mixture of both traditional and modern Hunter Valley styles.
Angus Vinden is a confirmed star of the Australian wine scene. His winery, Vinden Estate in the Hunter Valley, was founded in 1998 and he took over from his father Guy in 2015, inheriting great vineyards in the bargain. These sites combined with Angus's talent make a potent mix. Since taking over Angus has maintained the original Vinden Wines label, which encapsulates traditional Hunter styles, and has his own offshoots, Headcase and Experimental Series, where he flexes his wine creativity and experimental approach; this is the Vinden way, a mix of innovation and tradition. For all Angus's labels, the fruit is treated with the utmost respect from vine to bottle and he has trodden a careful line combining his modern and youthful approach to the business, whilst preserving the legacy his father created before him. Angus’s careful vineyard selection, gentle approach to winemaking, and respect for the land and Hunter lore result in a mixture of both traditional and modern Hunter Valley styles.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Hunter Valley
country
Australia
Grape type
Aromatic White Blend
Wine Maker
Vinden Wines
Alcohol
11.5%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Organic
State
NSW
Pairing guide
Angus Vinden never fails to pull out all the stops with his thrilling signature blends, and this beauty is absolutely no exception. It’s a great wine for matching with all of your favourite chicken, shellfish and white fish dishes, and will work just as well with a whole roast bird and all the trimmings as it does with an elegant dinner of steamed mussels in a wine and cream sauce. Guanciale pasta, pork chops and chips, and turkey salads will also work well, as will Asian salads featuring ginger, lime and chilli.
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Food

Asian

Fajitas

Satay Dishes

Curried Seafood

Picnic
Tastes

Tangy

Light

Fruity
Moods

Excited

Mood for something different
Seasons

Summer

Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Hunter Valley, Australia
The Hunter Valley is located in New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 150km northwest of Sydney and is known for producing world-class Semillon and formidable Chardonnay, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz.
The region has a long history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the 1830s. Today, the Hunter Valley is home to more than 150 wineries, ranging from small, family-owned operations to larger, internationally recognized producers such as Tyrell’s Wines, Mount Pleasant Wines and Brokenwood Wines.
Hunter Valley comprises the following sub-regions: Upper Hunter Valley, Broke Fordwich, and Pokolbin. The region's climate is warm and humid, relying on rain, humidity, cloud cover and sea breeze to mitigate the warmth. Soil types vary across the region. Generally, Semillon performs well on the sandy alluvial flats, whereas Shiraz prefers the red loamy soil types.
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