Cellar Reserve Semillon 2013
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Semillon
Appellation
Pokolbin
pH
3.35
Aging
Drink now to 2033
Fermentation
Vat
Bottling Date
20th of May 2013
Alcohol %
10.5
In Stock
McLeish Estate are one of the most awarded Semillon producers in Australia. Creating a range of single vineyard Semillons that are acclaimed and celebrated throughout the world. This is a true recognition of the premium quality and the attention to detail that is applied throughout the whole winemaking process.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Semillon
Appellation
Pokolbin
pH
3.35
Aging
Drink now to 2033
Fermentation
Vat
Bottling Date
20th of May 2013
Alcohol %
10.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Subtle green quartz color as a youthful Semillon. The aroma provides a harmony of zesty citrus characters. A focus of powerful fruit qualities are displayed on the palate with juicy fresh squeezed lemon with passionfruit and guava edge, the palate is supported by equally fresh acidity which ensures a long length and a framework for the future.
Awards
4 Gold, 5 Silver & 2 Bronze
Highly Recommended in 2014 Decanter Semillon Tasting
Vineyard Notes
The dry conditions leading into the 2013 Vintage produced low yielding vines, that in part with fruit thinning throughout the vineyard provided intensely flavoured fruit. All grapes where hand harvested before the intense Hunter Valley rain in late January.
Production Notes
The Semillon grapes have been whole- bunch pressed to minimize phenolics and then put to stainless-steel tank to begin fermentation, the juice is fermented to 2g/l residual sugar. The wine in vat is left on lees for 3 weeks to build texture and complexity into the finished wine. This wine sees no oak or maturation.
Winemaker Notes
Bottled early to retain freshness and vitality of the primary fruit
Food Pairing Notes
Freshly sucked oysters, light kingfish or prawn cocktails.
