Overview
Varietal
Botrytis Semillon
Vintage
2019
Winemaking
In the Riverina, warm days, cool nights along with rich soil and fresh water from the Snowy Mountains provide the perfect growing environment for Botrytis Semillon. The last fruit of the season to be harvested in the last days of May, the sweet shrivelled fruit is left soaking overnight in a bag press to allow maximum extraction of sugar and flavour from the berry skins prior to pressing. The small volume of juice is clarified and filtered prior to the start of fermentation. Once half the sugar has been converted into alcohol the ferment has been halted by chilling the wine to 3°C. Thus producing a lush and sweet dessert wine, which is then matured for 12 months with premium French oak before bottling.
Peak drinking
Ready to be enjoyed now but ability to cellar well for 5 or more years.
Region
Riverina
Food pairing
Serve lightly chilled as a great compliment with a cheese platter or dessert.
Alcohol %
11%
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
95 Points
"Full yellow colour with obvious oiliness in the glass, the bouquet redolent of lemon curd, candied citrus peel and acacia honey, while the palate is intense and sweet, soft and oily in texture, the finish rolling long and harmonious. A more elegant style of Riverina sticky. A delicious wine and amazing value."
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