Nose
The bouquet is opulent and intense driven by the semillon, which cropped lower this year.
Fresh, fruit forward character bursting with crushed citrus and nectarine, this is supported by
musk and nutty 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 preserved lemon tang. Medium bodied and nicely weighted in the mouth, the
palate is mouth filling and textural, the mid palate has the flesh and generosity of semillon
with sauvignon blanc providing aromatics
Growing Conditions
As with every vintage some challenges arise from Mother Nature and in 2016 it was rainfall
early in the season that challenged our viticulturists and winemakers. With love and diligent
care our team walked the vineyards every two days and dropped any affected fruit on the
ground, to ensure only the highest quality fruit was harvested. As the weather brightened we
started picking early February and our white varieties are looking exciting, with all of the
varietal characteristics & style we expect from our Southern vineyards.
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!
