Nose
The bouquet is opulent and intense with the beautiful ripe semillon characters of white
nectarine and nashi pear. This is supported by lemon curd and flinty aromatics with a savoury
yet subtle biscuit character from fermentation and lees stirring.
Palate
The intensity of flavour and fruit ripeness of the semillon finishes with lemon and lime
blossom and a sherbety acidity. Medium bodied and nicely weighted in the mouth, the palate
is round and textural, the mid palate has the flesh and generosity of semillon with sauvignon
blanc providing aromatics
Growing Conditions
The Margaret River Vintage 2015 will be remembered for its concentrated flavours in white
wines and delicate fruit forward red wines. With very low crop levels and a severe lack of
marri and karri blossom which resulted in ravenous marauding birds hungry to eat grapes. All
of our white grapes were harvested and safely in the winery by the 7th of March. Flavours
were bright and fresh with natural acidity high and in good balance. Once again the weather
gods were on our side for a classic Margaret River vintage.
Winemaking
Each vineyard that contributed to the Semillon Sauvignon Blanc was vinified separately. One
third of every batch was barrel fermented in a combination of new and older oak, with the
balance tank fermented. Barrel ferment temperature was controlled at several degrees
higher than the tank components and the lees were stirred regularly in both tank and barrels
for two months prior to blending, fining and filtration.
Appearance
Delicate straw with a green hue, clear and bright
Food Pairing
The quintessential pairing of freshly caught and pan fried King George
Whiting with Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc is perfect as
always!
