2006 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

88 points and 4 Stars James Halliday. Lime pith and citrus, honey nettle and freshly ground cumin seed overlay a juicy core of guava and kiwi fruit. Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc (60%, 40%).

  • Awards:

    Bronze Medals Royal Sydney Wine Show.
    Bronze Medals Royal Hobart Wine Show.
    4 Stars 88 Points James Halliday 2008 Wine Companion.

  • Region:

    100% Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River.

  • Colour:

    Straw yellow tinged with green.

  • Bouquet:

    Aromas of lime pith and citrus, honey nettle and freshly ground cumin seed overlay a juicy core of guava and kiwi fruit.

  • Palate:

    This wine is juicy, fresh and restrained - affording excellent mid-palate depth and juiciness, bound tightly by a tantalising natural acid zing and minerality, finishing with a long flavoursome finish.

  • Source:

    Five Ashes Vineyard, Margaret River

  • Vintage Characteristics:

    Cool elegant year.

  • Vinification:

    100% free-run juice, fermented at moderate to warm temperatures with clear to cloudy juices in 78% stainless steel and 22% barrel. The wine spent 4 weeks on light lees post fermentation to add texture.

  • Cellaring Potential:

    Suggested best 2006- 7/8; Suggested maximum 2010.

  • Oak Treatment:

    22% barrel fermented, 1% new French oak and 2% new American oak barriques.

  • Serving Suggestion:

    Enjoy with fresh lemon seafood dishes, seafood salads, or simply in the sun.

  • Alcohol:

    12%

  • Sweetness:

    Dry

  • Residual Sugar:

    3.5 g/L

  • pH:

    3.04

  • Acidity:

    7.4 g/L

  • Harvest Date:

    March 2006

  • Bottling Date:

    July 2006

  • Tasting Notes:

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