100 Year Old Vines Semillon 2022

$70.00 / bottle

TASTING NOTES

Honey, Lemon, Grapefruit and hints of pineapple on the nose. Lively, fresh citrus and stonefruit on the fleshy palate with clean, fresh acidity on a long lingering finish. A seamless wine of fine acid structure and intense varietal flavours driving the length on the palate.

WINEMAKING

Hand-picked and basket pressed, this carefully crafted wine is matured for seven months in the finest seasoned French oak puncheons, enhancing aroma, whilst building flavour complexity, depth and length. Although approachable in its youth, this exceptional Barossa Semillon has considerable breadth and length of flavour and can cellar for up to twenty years.

VINEYARD

Many priceless old vine Semillon vineyards are under threat in the Barossa, however in making this wine we have preserved an important part of the Barossa’s heritage. The nose shows lifted aromas of citrus fruits and lemon butter with a hint of vanilla from partial wild yeast and barrel fermentation and maturation. The palate is delicate, yet intense, with great line and length finishing with a natural and refreshing acidity.

Specifications

Region

Region

Barossa

Grape Variety

Grape Variety

100% Semillon

Closure

Closure

Lux Stelvin

Winemaker

Winemaker

Jeremy Ottawa

Alcohol

Alcohol

13.50%

Reviews

93 POINTS

Jeni Port, Wine Pilot

The importance of old vines to the flavour of this young Barossa Valley Semillon is something to behold and enjoy. The warmth of honeysuckle aromas, of Meyer lemon, ruby grapefruit and lime is alluring and so inviting. There’s a complexity here in the layers of flavour that slowly unwind on the palate from the citrus and quince paste to apple and pear with a touch of apricot pip. It’s full flavoured and silky textured, brimming in a deliciousness that can be immediately enjoyed. Further ageing is on the cards, should you desire.