Vineyard
Conti’s Fronti as it has been affectionately known for many years, is made from very old, low yielding Muscat vines planted in 1958. Due to extremely hot weather in December 2007 crops were severely reduced resulting in fruit being sourced from three locations; Muscat from the Perth Hills, Verdhelo from Manjimup and Chenin Blanc from the Swan Valley.

Harvest
Fruit was entirely hand-harvested in the cool of the morning between mid-February to mid-March 2008.

Winemaking
Fruit was chilled before crushing with only the free-run juice used. The Muscat and Verdhelo were co-fermented at low temperatures until fermentation was stopped by chilling and filtering. This results in the wine retaining excellent natural sweetness. The Chenin Blanc was blended back after fermentation to achieve the perfect balance between acidity and sweetness. The wine was bottled young retaining a slightly youthful spritz.

Nose
The bouquet is highlighted by rose petal floral aromas from the Muscat, tropical flavours from the Verdhelo and honeysuckle from the Chenin Blanc. 

Palate
A lively fresh and sweet fruit palate is balanced by long clean acid on the back palate.

Food
Served well chilled, this wine is ideally suited as a refreshing aperitif with prosciutto ham and melon, or accompanied with summer fruits, light desserts or hot/spicy Asian dishes such as Thai fish cakes and sweet chilli sauce.

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