Ad Hoc Range by Larry Cherubino
"Western Australia is my winemaking heartland and over the years I reckon I’ve got a pretty good handle on what works where. Everything I do reflects my strong belief that when you get the right varieties in the right sites you’re well on your way to making good wine.
Having got the framework right, we've been able to have a bit of fun with the Ad Hoc range, both in the winery and on the branding side too. I've tried a few things with these wines to give them unique personalities rather than just make carbon copies of some of the well established examples.
We’ve gone against every bit of conventional branding wisdom with the labelling as well. Each wine has several unique labels and we’re going to change between them whenever the mood strikes."
2010 Straw Man
“Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon remind me of straw and freshly cut grass.” - Larry Cherubino
The Vintage: A great vintage with classic varietal definition in Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc wines. Textured and soft with gentle acidity with ripe and intense flavours.
The Winemaking: Fruit was harvested at night with crushing and de-stemming. Some skin contact was employed to extract flavour and texture from the fruit.
The Wine: Overt aromas of minerality, fresh herbs and citrus jump from the glass. The palate shows lemon sherbert, juniper and fresh peas. The impression is one of complexity and power, yet the wine is immediately approachable and drinkable. The natural crunchy acidity is balanced by a soft textural mouth-feel. This wine shows great fruit intensity, persistence and length of flavour. Pretty serious stuff for the wine buff and a great drink for those just looking for a glass of this classic Margaret River blend.
Drink With: Marinated BBQ prawns with herb mayonnaise and a squeeze of lemon.
