2021 Fordwich Hill Semillon

Lemongrass and lime peel dominate the aromatics, the palate is light and full of fresh citrus. A vibrant acidity gives this wine line and length, a key characteristic that we look for when classifying our White Label Semillon.

About

PROFILE

Lemongrass and lime peel dominate the aromatics, the palate is light and full of fresh citrus.

VINEYARD

Planted in 1970 Fordwich Hill
Broke, Fordwich

VINTAGE

With much welcomed spring rain in 2020 we saw excellent canopy balance through all vineyards for our 2021 vintage. A mild summer allowed for excellent acid retention and a long ripening period resulting in elegant fruit character and seamless acid balance in white wines coming from 2021.

FERMENTATION & ÉLEVAGE

The fruit was handpicked early to maintain high natural acidity with a low alcohol. Once in the winery it was made using classical Hunter Valley Semillon techniques where the juice was highly clarified and fermented at cool temperatures using neutral cultured yeast to preserve delicate fruit flavours and aromas. It is bottled early to lock away freshness.

Suggested Pairings

We Recommend

Kingfish sashimi with coriander, finger lime and preserved lemon.

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Forwich Hill Vineyard

Broke Fordwich,
Hunter Valley

Fordwich Hill Vineyard spans 26ha in total. It was first planted in 1970 by Lindemans to Shiraz and Chardonnay with later plantings to Semillon and we have maintained these old vines