Close
96
1
2023 Vinework Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
$30.00
$180.00
4056 in stock
Vinework presents the opportunity to experience a seasonal voyage from the vineyard to the glass – from growth to creation. Crafted in celebration of the hours spent walking amongst the vines, watching, tending, tasting – connecting with our growers and the region’s land. This range welcomes you to walk alongside us on this unique passage through the vineyards, exploring the individual blocks and batches brought together to create this story—a colourful, textural tale of the season and the soils.
Navigate To
- Viticulture
- Tasting Notes
- Winemaking
- Professional Reviews
- Related Wines
- Delivery Information
Viticulture
Sauvignon Blanc (75%) Semillon (25%) |
|
2023 |
|
Margaret River |
|
The growing season began with a late budburst after a relatively cold winter with reasonable rainfall. The cool, wet spring which followed meant an extended flowering period for early bloomers, but with good fruit-set for most varieties. There was a complete lack of Marri blossom leading up to and during harvest which meant that bird pressure was extreme! The cool, late start to the growing season delayed ripening on most varieties, however the very dry, mild summer which followed offered perfect ripening conditions allowing fruit to retain wonderful natural acidity. Fruit for this wine is predominantly estate grown on our Boodjidup and Lagan vineyards in the Wallcliffe subregion of Margaret River. |
Tasting Notes
Pale straw with slight green tinge. |
|
The bouquet displays passionfruit, guava, fragrant kaffir lime, and lemongrass characters. |
|
The lively palate is medium bodied, with vibrant acidity giving length to bright tropical fruits and underlying citrus notes. A fresh crisp wine with subtle textural complexity that lingers on the palate. |
Winemaking
13.1% |
|
750ml |
|
3.07 |
|
All fruit was pressed without any crushing, 78% was cold settled before racked juice was fermented at 15oC in stainless steel tanks using aromatic yeast strains to retain fresh varietal characteristics. The remaining 22% was transferred to new French barriques, wild fermented on full solids to bring complexity into the blend. All the different components were regularly lees stirred for 3 months, to add texture and mouth feel. The wine was then blended stabilised, filtered, and bottled without any fining. |
Professional Reviews
96
90
A slight whiff of smoke and flint on the nose followed by lean tropical fruits, fresh lemongrass and just ripe guava. 22% of this wine was fermented on full solids in new French oak which adds plenty of texture and detail. It’s slick and approachable with plenty of drinkability. Excellent for the price point.
Trophy
95
What makes this such a great drink is that it has all the requisite vibrant tropical fruit flavours but everything is dialled down, so it’s not overt. Lemons and limes douse the feijoa, passionfruit and pith, basil and pine-needle flavours, and there’s a smidge of Splice Pine Lime ice cream. It has texture, energy and finishes on an acid high.
94
This is a really well made 75/25 blend in this super season for white varieties. A 22% portion was wild fermented in new French oak and there was regular lees stirring of all components over three months. Nice lemony aromas with a faint hint of gooseberry. The palate is textured and intensely flavoured with the oak neatly weighted in support. The crisp acid ensures the palate sustains its length and precision. Excellent wine.