2023 Classic Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

colour

Very pale with a vibrant, light green rim. 

aroma

This is the very essence of Margaret River SSB; Semillon characters of herbs, lemongrass, melon and nectarine along with a twist of lanolin drive the blend with Sauvignon layers of lime zest, cut grass and passion fruit pulp adding a lovely lift.

palate

Dry, juicy and refreshing with intense, long flavours.

cellaring

Drink now or over the next 12 months. 

Vintage

We had a mild spring with adequate soil moisture, resulting in a slightly later season. A moderate summer led to ideal ripening conditions with little pressure in the vineyard and a lack of any major rain events during the ripening season. Consistently warm days and cool evenings made for great retention of acid within the grapes, whilst achieving optimal fruit expression.

Winemaking

Fruit was gently pressed with only the highest quality juice used to create the final blend. The juice was then settled for a few days at 10⁰C before being racked off, inoculated and fermented at an even rate to maximise fruit expression. When dry, most batches were clarified to remove the yeast lees before being chilled and stabilised. This wine was filtered once prior to an early bottling. 

Region

Margaret River 

Varieties

Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc

Analysis

• Alcohol: 12.5%
• pH: 3.23
• TA: 6.13 g/L

Perfectly paired with fresh WA seafood on the beach with friends at sunset.