2005 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Trophy for Best Blended White at 2005 Royal Adelaide Wine Show. 69% Semillon 31% Sauvignon Blanc.

  • Awards:

    The 2005 vintage has a Gold medal and Trophy for the Best White Blend awarded by the 2005 Royal Adelaide Wine Show.
    Silver (National Wine Show of Australia & Margaret River)
    Bronze (Royal Melbourne & Royal Perth)
    Best Whites $15-$25 (Ray Jordan, the West Australian)
    5 stars 94 Points – James Halliday’s 2007 Australian Wine Companion: Best of the best of Australian Sauvignon Semillon Blends

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    The wine is straw yellow tinged with green.

  • Bouquet:

    Aromas of citrus, freshly ground cumin seed, freshly rubbed basil and sage with hints of capsicum overlay a juicy core of guava and kiwi fruit.

  • Palate:

    A small percentage of barrel fermentation in French and American barriques has added a malty mealy complexity to the nose.The palate is juicy, fresh and restrained, affording excellent mid palate depth, bound tightly by a tantalising natural acid zing and minerality, with a long, flavoursome finish.
    The palate is juicy, fresh and restrained, affording excellent mid palate depth, bound tightly by a tantalising natural acid zing and minerality, with a long, flavoursome finish.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Warm dry vintage.

  • Vinification:

    85% stainless steel and 15% barrel fermented.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Drink now until end of 2006.

  • Oak Treatment:

    15% barrel fermented, 5% new French oak and 3% new American oak barriques.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with fresh lemon seafood dishes or on its own in the warmth of the afternoon sun.

  • Alcohol:

    12.5%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    3.6g/L

  • pH:

    3.12

  • Acidity:

    7.08g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    march 2005

  • Bottling Date:

    July 2005

  • Tasting Notes:

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