2024 Noble Semillon

Eden Valley

Semillon

Pale gold with green-gold hues. Intense aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle, lemon rind, quince and fresh apricot, with hints of crème brûlée and orange marmalade.  A luscious and complex palate opens with layers of fresh citrus, lemon butter, candied orange peel, roasted hazelnut and honeycomb, with lively acidity delivering a long, lingering finish.

$42.00
$42.00
Pale gold with green-gold hues. Intense aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle, lemon rind, quince and fresh apricot, ...

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BACKGROUND

For centuries in Europe very late harvest wines have been made from grapes with naturally occurring Botrytis cinerea mould, such as French sauternes and German beerenauslese. This mould, known as Noble Rot, develops in the ripening grape berries causing higher sugar and acid levels to be achieved with corresponding enhancement of flavours and lusciousness of the wine.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 100% semillon

Harvest Date: 15 May

Alcohol: 8.6%

Vintage Rating: Excellent vintage

Maturation: Fermented and matured in tank for 14 months prior to bottling with a residual sugar of 150.2g/L.

Cellaring Potential: 25+ years (from vintage).

VINTAGE

The lead up to the 2024 season in the Eden Valley was characterised by significant rainfall in June, followed by a dry spring. Variable fruit set and frost impacted the yield potential, however rain at the beginning of December assisted canopy and berry development and good soil moisture levels supported vine growth well into January. The mild summer weather eventually warmed up and dried out, with some short bursts of heat, leading into a warm, dry autumn, which delivered optimal maturity and ripeness in the fruit. Our focus on canopy health in the vineyard was vital and this attention to detail resulted in pure and intense primary fruit characters in our white wines, with stunning acidity and freshness.

TASTING NOTES

For centuries in Europe very late harvest wines have been made from grapes with naturally occurring Botrytis cinerea mould, such as French sauternes and German beerenauslese. This mould, known as Noble Rot, develops in the ripening grape berries causing higher sugar and acid levels to be achieved with corresponding enhancement of flavours and lusciousness of the wine.

Varieties: 100% semillon

Harvest Date: 15 May

Alcohol: 8.6%

Vintage Rating: Excellent vintage

Maturation: Fermented and matured in tank for 14 months prior to bottling with a residual sugar of 150.2g/L.

Cellaring Potential: 25+ years (from vintage).

The lead up to the 2024 season in the Eden Valley was characterised by significant rainfall in June, followed by a dry spring. Variable fruit set and frost impacted the yield potential, however rain at the beginning of December assisted canopy and berry development and good soil moisture levels supported vine growth well into January. The mild summer weather eventually warmed up and dried out, with some short bursts of heat, leading into a warm, dry autumn, which delivered optimal maturity and ripeness in the fruit. Our focus on canopy health in the vineyard was vital and this attention to detail resulted in pure and intense primary fruit characters in our white wines, with stunning acidity and freshness.