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2009 Symbols Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon

Tasting Note:

Appearance - Pale green. Nose - Fresh passionfruit, kiwi fruit and lime with hints of grassiness. Palate - Tangy lime, passionfruit and gooseberry on the palate from the Sauvignon Blanc, with gentle red apple and lemon sherbet from Semillon, with clean crisp acidity and a textural finish.

Independents Note:

"fresh and frisky nose and palate with plenty of pea pod, green bean and fresh mown grass, the Semillon lending ripe citrus/lemony fruit and acidity. There’s a dusty (in a good way), steely mineral note to the finish, which has good length." Sarah Ahmed - The Wine Detective

Grapes:

58% Sauvignon Blanc 42% Semillon

What to eat with:

FOOD PAIRING: Enjoy with a fresh seafood salad.

Analysis
Alcohol:13.5%
Acidity:6.29
pH:3.24
Sugar:0.73
  • Vinification
  • Viticulture
  • Medals
A very cool start to the season, specifically in November and December, was followed by a long, warm Indian summer providing close to ideal ripening conditions for all varieties. The Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc benefited from the cooler summer months, sufficiently protected from the sun to retain freshness and acidity. The grapes were harvested early in the morning and crushed ever so gently to the press. Juice was then patiently drained and settled prior to controlled fermentation. The wine is bottled young to maintain freshness and natural acidity.
A very cool start to the season, specifically in November and December, was followed by a long, warm Indian summer providing close to ideal ripening conditions for all varieties. The two varieties, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, benefitted from the cooler summer months, sufficiently protected from the hot sun to retain freshness and acidity. The grapes were harvested in the early morning, and crushed ever so gently to the press. Juice was patiently drained and settled prior to controlled fermentation. The wine is bottled young to maintain freshness and natural acidity. Keep a bottle cool for summer months.
  • 2009  Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia 

    Bronze Award