Tyrrell's Sv Belford Semillon
The grapes for this wine come from the Belford vineyard owned by the Elliott family, situated 15km north/north-west of the Tyrrells winery. The grapes were handpicked then lightly crushed before a relatively cool fermentation in stainless steel. After a short period on gross lees, the wine was racked and left to mature in stainless steel until bottling. The last of the semillon picked, this wine has a fuller palate commonly associated with the Belford vineyard, with great fruit intensity and a slightly higher acid intensity than normal years due to the cooler growing conditions.
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Chateau Puygueraud Blanc
The Chateau Puygueraud Blanc 2017 from Bordeaux, France is a standout wine that offers a beautiful balance of complexity and freshness. On the nose, this wine reveals vibrant aromas of tropical fruits such as pineapple and passionfruit, along with subtle floral notes and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a creamy texture and a lively acidity. The flavours of ripe peach, nectarine, and citrus are complemented by a touch of oak, adding depth and complexity to the wine. The 2017 vintage showcases a pale golden colour with a green hue, hinting at the wine's youthful character. Overall, the Chateau Puygueraud Blanc 2017 is a beautifully crafted wine that is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it now or age it for a few years to experience its full potential.
Pierro LTC Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
If you want to try the benchmark in this style then look no further than Pierro. A clean and concentrated palate of lemon sherbet and gooseberry with a hint of oak influence. LTC stands for 'little touch of Chardonnay' which adds the right amount of palate weight and complexity.
Cullen Mangan Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Since taking over the reigns at Cullen in 1989, Vanya Cullen has taken this esteemed winery to new heights including winning for herself the Gourmet Wine Traveller Winemaker of the Year honours along the way. The Mangan Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is the sibling to the Cullen Vineyard version and shares the same level of elegance and flavour precision. Add to that precision an added layer of complexity and texture on the palate and you have what many consider to be Western Australia's premier 'classic dry white'.
Mount Horrocks Semillon
Mount Horrocks Semillon strikes the perfect balance between being aromatic and oaked. It also strides the line by being more full-bodied than Riesling but lighter than Chardonnay. Take pleasure as you swirl the pale straw wine in your glass, sniff the shy but appealing apple and ripe pear aromas, and sip the vibrant and refreshing fruit flavours of apple, white peach and lemon. The vanillin oak influence renders a silky texture, leading to a complex, elegant, long and dry finish. Match this wine with seafood such as oysters, crab, clams, fish and prawns. Asian chicken and pork dishes would also be favourable pairings with this drink.