Willow Creek Vineyard is an estate of 12 hectares spreading across three slopes of undulating hills at Merricks North in the renowned cool climate region of Mornington Peninsula. The estate lies in the rain shadow, north east of Red Hill at an altitude of between 80 and 100 metres. It is slightly warmer and drier while still retaining the maritime influence. This provides a long cool ripening season, intense varietal characters, high natural acidity and fine tannins
Intense fruit characters of passionfruit and lime, with some exotic notes of cantaloupe and pineapple. Fresh fruit characters uncomplicated by oak, but with some attractive creaminess from the lees contact. The overall balance is light and dry – perfect for immediate enjoyment.
The palate has the citrus fruit character evident on the nose, but with greater lees complexity evident. The fruit weight is excellent and persistent, and is well-balanced by typical cool-climate acidity. A fine and complex wine which complements a wide range of foods and will continue to improve...
Quite rich cherry fruit upfront, with more complex herb and earthy flavours and French oak flavours building on the length of the palate. A silky texture and some very fine-grained tannins from skins and oak on the finish.
Generous flavours of red berries are persistent on the soft, well-balanced palate. Eminently drinkable now, but with sufficient structure from the acid and tannin to reward short term cellaring.ive creaminess from the lees contact. The overall balance is light and dry – perfect for immediate enjo...
Full-flavoured with distinct pinot character, but with a delicacy and restraint coming from the chardonnay. The wine is well balanced, with mouth-filling mousse, and a seamless, long finish. Perfect drinking now, but will gain complexity with more time.
