2019 Reserve Semillon

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95 Points

Reviews

95 Points - Erin Larkin, 2022 Halliday Wine Companion
"With 5% chardonnay. Matured for 11 months in French oak (80% new for 3 months, then 8 months in seasoned). At this stage, the sweet, marzipan/crushed coffee oak dominates the wine. However, the fruit has a concentrated jalapeño pungency that suggests it may be up to the task of consuming this mains-size dish of French oak. The brilliant length of flavour further backs up the suspicion that this may yet come up for air. Drink by 2032"

90 Points - Stuart Knox, The Real Review, 11 Jan 2024
"Pale straw yellow hue. Grapefruit pith and cumin spice aromatics. Palate is medium to full bodied with lemon curd and wood shaving notes. As it builds and drives, a roasted nut character fills the long finish. The oak-driven characters remain dominant but with food they should resolve well. Drink 2024-2027."

Colour Bright straw yellow with green tints.

Nose Rich, complex aromas of citrus zest, nougat, kaffir, frangipani, five spice, smoked cedar and roasted hazelnuts.

Palate Depth and complexity garnered from fermentation of beautifully ripe fruit in new French oak. Bold fruits of preserved grapefruit and kaffir lime meld into woodsmoke char, roasted hazelnuts and crème caramel richness. A ripe and rich salted lime acid line adds further complexity whilst focusing and refreshing the finish.

Tasting Note

Colour Bright straw yellow with green tints.

Nose Rich, complex aromas of citrus zest, nougat, kaffir, frangipani, five spice, smoked cedar and roasted hazelnuts.

Winemaker Comments

Fruit was machine picked in the cool of night and pressed directly to tank for settling prior to fermentation in 80% new oak. Following 8 months maturation on ferment lees the wine was blended in tank. The wine was heat and cold stabilised with minimal fining and filtered prior to bottling in March 2020.

Fermentation and subsequent 3 months maturation in 80% new French oak barriques (Bordeaux cooperages) before being siphoned across to a combination of seasoned French oak barriques for a further 8 months maturation.

Winemaker Jeremy Hodgson

Technical Details

Region Margaret River
Varieties Semillon (93%), Chardonnay (5%), Sauvignon Blanc (2%)
Alcohol 12.5%
PH 3.10
Acidity 8.1 g/L
Residual Sugar <0.5 g/L

Vintage Description

2019 - Another cooler vintage, but a great one for white varietals in Margaret River, resulting in wines of purity, precision and power.

Pair & Share

Cellaring Semillon as a variety is well suited to ageing which, combined with the new oak component, means this wine will continue to evolve over the next 12 years.

Serving Temperature Lightly chilled 10-13°C

Serving Suggestion Drink with melt-in-mouth homemade gnocchi with sage butter and shaved parmigiano.

2019 Reserve Semillon

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2019 Reserve Semillon

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