Askerne
Estate Semillon 2020 750ml
WINEMAKING NOTES
The fruit for this wine was grown on the upper terrace at Askerne Vineyard and is predominantly Clone 14 Semillon. It was handpicked then whole bunch pressed, lightly settled and transferred to barrel. 100% barrel fermented with a mixture of wild and inoculated yeast, the wine was then aged on its lees for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. Final blend has a 33% new French oak component and the balance 2nd fill.
ANALYSIS
pH 3.05
TA 6.8
Alc 13.0%
RS 0.9g/L
TASTING NOTE
Bright aromas of lemon, fresh tangerine and tropical pineapple with mineral notes and hints of scented oak spice. The palate is rich and textural with concentrated lemon and stonefruit flavours on a backbone of bright zesty acidity which gives a wonderfully long finish.
AWARDS
94 Points Cameron Douglas
94 Points Sam Kim
$30.53AUD
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