Cape Jaffa Wines :: Cape Jaffa Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2007
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CAPE JAFFA The Cape Jaffa range showcases Mount Benson's qualities as a premium wine growing region, with fruit source predominantly from our biodynamic vineyards at Cape Jaffa. Both our semillon and sauvignon blanc comes from low yielding vines hand-pruned and carefully managed using biodynamic techniques. The 2007 vintage was warm and dry and provided excellent conditions for ripening fruit. We generally saw low yields across the state due to the drought, and berries were smaller than usual but more intense in flavour. A hands-on and gentle winemaking process has preserved the exceptional fruit characters from our vineyards in this vintage’s sauvignon blanc. The winemaking was undertaken with a focus on minimal intervention, allowing great regionality and varietal expression. The nose shows attractive hints of lemon, honeydew and grassy characters typical of this classic blend. This zesty dry white exhibits a great sense of minerality, excellent structure and a long lingering finish. Alcohol/Volume
13.5% Peak drinking
Now – 2011 Serving suggestion
Chicken Thai green curry "...Derek Hooper's latest semillon sauvignon blanc smacks of sea-fresh aromas intertwined with juicy gooseberry and lemon essence bouquet plus a hint of smoky oak… Clean tight and bright, this is a deliciously drinkable savoury dry white." |