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2017 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

The more sophisticated interpretation of this popular Margaret River blend. Made from a selection of our most intense parcels of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon fruit, using intricate winemaking techniques to develop a powerful, textural wine with brooding savoury undertones.

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Tasting Notes

COLOUR Pale straw. NOSE The pungent perfume opens with a note of Lantana Bush and evolves to reveal hints of tropical Thailand with subtle lemongrass, paw paw, lychee and chilli. The Sauvignon Blanc fruit provides the underlying tone of blackcurrant, while yeast complexities conjure notes of bread crust and baked savoury pie. PALATE A softer palate than the pungent perfume would suggest. Plush and juicy with a long full texture, revealing a light and tangy Tahitian lime and yoghurt finish.

Winemaker Notes

WINEMAKER'S NOTES Refined winemaking techniques have better developed the exciting complexities built into the powerful, aromatic and structured fruit of Sauvignon Blanc, which is complimented by the tempering delicacy of our best parcels of Semillon. The small portion of Sauvignon Blanc fermented entirely on skins has helped to broaden the palate, while the use of new French Oak has brought spice to the aroma and tannin texture to the palate. A greater step toward wild fermentation this year has resulted in a better expression of our true vineyard character, giving the wine a more savoury and solid core.

Varietals:

Production Notes

75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon

Alcohol:

Alcohol %

12.5

Cellaring Potential:

Aging

Now until 2022

Harvested:

Harvest Date

Mid-March 2017

Oak:

Fermentation

25% French Oak Barrique (80% new & 20% 1-5 year old), 10 weeks

TA:

Acid

6.1g/L

pH:

3.2

Residual Sugar:

Residual Sugar

1.63g/L

Bottled:

Bottling Date

July 2017

Vintage Notes

2017

VINTAGE DESCRIPTION

2017 was a cooler and later vintage than the previous 10 years; a year of elegant, perhaps slightly lighter bodied wines, though ripe in flavour, vibrant and very perfumed. Higher than average yields in combination with a cooler season contributed to delayed ripening of the fruit and good acid retention. Some timely warmth and sunshine occurred throughout January, although February temperatures remained moderate with some rainfall. With the cooler weather, canopy management and fruit thinning was imperative to mitigate disease pressures and allow for even, persistent ripening. There was a warm start to March to finish the white harvest, followed by the driest April since 1982, finishing the reds beautifully.

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2017 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon