Hatfield's Fuse 2010
Released on: February 15, 2011
Colour: Golden straw.
Bouquet: A ton of citrus, with spice, floral notes, orange rind, honey, melon and passion fruit.
Palate: Medium bodied with fresh citrus notes accompanied by lychee and peach.
Food Pairings: Veggie samosas, chicken with piri piri sauce, halibut with mango mustard, ham and pineapple pizza, blue cheese and aged gouda.
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Harvest Notes
Some growers and winemakers would say that the 2010 vintage was average at best. Others would say that the 2010 vintage was similar 2004/05 and that growers and winemakers have been spoiled. The 2010 Hatfield’s Fuse with all its varieties proves that the vintage was not as average as some people would make it out to be. The 2010 Hatfield’s Fuse showcases seven varietals that benefited from good viticulture, patience and belief that everything will ripen.
Winemaking
Each variety in the blend was hand harvested and kept separate throughout the vinification process allowing for the full expression of each varietal. Different processes were used during the production of many of the varieties. For example, a percentage of the Pinot Gris was cold soaked to maximize extraction for a heavier mouth feel and to improve concentration of fruit character. We also whole cluster pressed some Gewürztraminer to see if we could extract some of the more delicate characteristics that Gewürztraminer possesses. By treating all of the varieties differently and tweaking our production methods we discovered during blending trials that this year’s Fuse would be more complex and have an unctuous quality that is difficult to retain throughout the winemaking process. We were able to add more Ehrenfelser to the blend which always makes aromatic whites better and compliments the Gewürztraminer. These steps taken during processing have made an already solid blend better.
Best of Category - All Canadian Wine Championships 2005
Silver - Canadian Wine Awards 2010
Silver - OWFS Fall 2009
Best White Wine Under $15 - International Value Wine Awards 2006
Best White Blend - International Value Wine Awards 2006
Bronze - All Canadian Wine Championships 2010
Bronze - OWFS Fall 2010
Bronze - All Canadian Wine Championships 2009
Bronze - Canadian Wine Awards 2008
Bronze - OWFS Fall 2008
Bronze - OWFS Fall 2007
Bronze - OWFS Fall 2005
Bronze - OWFS Fall 2004
Bronze - Canadian Wine Awards 2003
Bronze - OWFS Fall 2002
Finalist - OWFS Spring 2010
Finalist - OWFS Spring 2008
