“This Semillon has been made with only the “free run” juice – the first run, finest quality juice without the bitterness and phenolics associated with the grape skin. The juice was fermented at low temperatures in a stainless steel tank to capture the inherent delicacy and finesse of this aromatic variety. The wine has a brilliant, clear steely white colour with youthful green hues. Crisp lemons and limes lead to a richer mid palate of passionfruit complemented by more complex hints of asparagus and quince. A vibrant lifted nose of lemons, cut grass and snow peas with hints of blossom and spice. This wine will improve with up to 10 years careful cellaring. “
An intense nose of black cherries and dark fruit aromas is supported by complex notes of licorice and spice. Rich flavours of blackberry and ripe plum are complemented by more complex notes of spice and aniseed on the mid palate. The wine finishes with hints of black cherry and coffee bean, supported by velvety tannins and light notes of toasty French oak.
100% Sangiovese. Colour is deep ruby red. Nose shows complex aromas of ripe blackberry and raspberry typical of Sangiovese, with contribution from the barrel oak. The palate is complex and highly structured, full and persistent. with very present fruit characters, a long and sapid aftertaste with evident tannins. The ripe soft tannins are perfectly balanced with the acidity, long pleasant and flavoursome aftertaste.
Grown on our Bendigo vineyard in Central Otago and matured in French oak barrels (1/3 new). 2018 is elegant and complex displaying red berry fruits, plum, spice and savoury characters. Fine tannins and lucious fruit flavours stay long on the palate.
