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Woodcutter’s Semillon 2019

 

With the use of an age-old, robust, pink-skinned Madeira clone, found mainly in the Barossa, and maturation in both stainless steel and seasoned French barriques, the Woodcutter’s Semillon is reminiscent of the savory, food friendly white wines found in the central and southern regions of France. It is not a typically lemony Semillon, showing more complex aromas of smoked almonds and honeysuckle as well as buttery textures from the natural malolactic fermentation.

 

VINTAGE

 

The growing season was defined by a continuously warm to hot summer with no effective rainfall, wind and hail at flowering, and followed with three major frosts - resulting in an earlier and much smaller harvest than average. These tough conditions produced smaller clusters of intensely dark berries with thick fleshy skins contrasted against brown mature stalks. Whilst yields were down, once these vineyards were fermenting in our cellar the concentration of color, tannin and aroma of the 2019 vintage was revealed.

 

TASTING

 

A traditional variety that takes great pride in Barossa vineyards, the acidity and medium body of Semillon working well with fine acids, fresh citrus notes of lemon and lime juice and kaffir lime leaf. The palate is tangy with acidity and cleansing to the finish. Either as a fresh young wine or aged for up to 10 years to reveal brioche and lemon curd pastry like notes. The Lemon butter complexities are a real delight from 5-10 years.

 

VARIETY: 100% Semillon (Madeira Clone)

 

VINEYARDS: Rowland Flat

 

HARVEST: February 7th – 21st 2019

 

MATURATION: 6 months 90% stainless steel tank, 10% seasoned French barrique.

 

ANALYSIS: Alc/Vol 13%, pH 3.11, Acidity 5.82g/L

 

COLOR: Pale green

 

AROMA: Lifted citrus notes of lemon and lime balanced by quince marmalade. As it ages it will develop complexing French pastry like notes akin to brioche and lemon curd tart.

 

PALATE: Medium bodied, tangy acidity with kaffir lime and lemon scents balancing vibrant acidity and cleansing mouthfeel.