A delicate combination of asparagus and green pepper flavours with touches of passion fruit and lime and a crisp. mineral finish. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 15°C, after being racked and sulphured, kept on fine lees for two months. (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
South Africa, Western Cape
Producer:
Thandi Farms
Product ID:
200549
Concha y Toro ISLA NEGRA SauvignonBlancSemillon Chile
Description: This hand harvested blend of SauvignonBlanc and Semillon comes from selected vineyards of the Central Valley. Once in the winery this white wine spends 2 months in stainless steel at 15°C, with batonage and wine maker Adolfo Hurtado considered: 'A dual varietal white wine, this blend of SauvignonBlanc and Semillon is vibrant and has a fruity style. Bright and crisp yellow-green colour, this fresh wine brings together two very complementary varieties. Citrus fruit and peach cues from the Semillon are supplemented by delicate undertones of white flowers and the slight herbal zest from the Sauvignon. It’s a perfectly balanced and refreshing wine with a delicious and well achieved acidity.' (12 x 75 cl) Price: £59.78
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Thandi FAIRTRADE Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Elgin RSA
Description: A deep red colour with black currant fruit and roasted coffee bean flavours on the nose and a firm tannin structure on the finish. The Merlot was harvested in mid February and the Cabernet Sauvignon in Mid March. Fermentation on skins in stainless steel tanks for 5 days with regular pump overs, 3 times a day Fermented on skins until dry. After malolactic fermentation, 10% of the wine is transferred into second and third fill French oakbarrels for 8 months (12 x 75 cl) Price: £82.91
Arlewood Estate SemillonSauvignonBlanc Margaret River Australia
Description: Arlewood Estate was established in 1988 in the Willyabrup Valley of the Margaret River wine region in Western Australia. The Gosatti family in partnership planted a small vineyard near Cowaramup in 1995, and acquired Arlewood Estate in 1999. In October 2005, The Gosatti Family completed an outright purchase of Arlewood to pursue the vision that is starting to crystalise with the release of some wines worthy of their situation. The total area under vine is 15 hectares and the plantings include 17 year old Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon vines; 11 year old SauvignonBlanc, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc; 10 year old Chardonnay, along with newer plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. This wine is a blend of 60% SauvignonBlanc and 40% Semillon and all the fruit was sourced from Arlewood Estate vineyard; Willyabrup, Margaret River Appellation. Once in the winery the SauvignonBlanc was tank fermented, while the Semillon component matured in new French oak barriques for 2 months. Made by Mark Messenger to the Arlewood his aim was to produce a style which delivers all the bright fruit and cleansing freshness that Margaret River is known for, with the added dimension that a barrel fermented portion of the blend delivers. The palate is bright and clear while the lean body and mouthfeel reveal cleansing acidity. Flavours of grapefruit and lime combine with savoury spice through to the enjoyable finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £158.82
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Voyager Estate SauvignonBlancSemillon Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Michael Wright, took over the property in 1991 and through great care in the vineyard and winery he has produced full flavoured well balanced wines. Voyager Estate is located in the premium wine producing region of Margaret River, Western Australia and the oldest vines date back to 1978, just over 10 years after vines were first planted in the area. This Pale straw with a tinge of green coloured wine has a nose showing fresh and lifted style from the the SauvignonBlanc there is also guava, passionfruit and lemon thyme. Finally the nose has a slight herbal note is a character common to semillon. Fresh and lively, with good weight and structure on the palate the fresh gooseberry and passionfruit from the SauvignonBlanc and a touch of grassiness from the Semillon deliver a persistent flavour with refreshing acidity. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £131.34
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Jim Barry SILLY MID ON SauvignonBlancSemillon South Australia
Description: Situated in the cool uplands of the North Mount Lofty ranges about 50 km north of Adelaide, the vineyards of Jim Barry were established in Clare in 1959. This is a family run winery committed to producing quality wines through an innovative approach to viticulture and winemaking technology. Those who know cricket will be aware of the fielding position called ‘Silly Mid On’. Close to the batsman, requiring very good reflexes and always at risk of being struck by the ball off the bat, this wine is a reflection of this. This release of ‘Silly Mid On’ SauvignonBlanc/Semillon is a blend of three components; Adelaide Hills SauvignonBlanc , Clare Valley SauvignonBlanc and Clare Valley Semillon . The premium Clare fruit was sourced from the Jim Barry vineyards and the Adelaide Hills fruit was courtesy of friends in the Adelaide Hills. This wine is a brilliant pale straw in colour, with enticing aromas of cut grass, lychees and Chinese fruits. The flavours are zesty and refreshing, full of tropical fruit, with hints of lime, citrus and lychees. The palate shows excellent length and a crisp finish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £66.89
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Vergelegen FLAGSHIP WHITE SemillonSauvignonBlanc Helderberg RSA
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Penfolds KOONUNGA HILL SemillonSauvignonBlanc South Eastern Australia
Description: Koonunga Hill is a multi-district blend based on Barossa, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra fruit. Here the Winemakers seek to maintain its style, weight and concentration each year, regardless of vintage conditions. Premium grapes from some of the best white wine regions in South australia have been carefully selected and blended. The two varieties used complement each other admirably, with Semillon supplying the middle palate and length while the SauvignonBlanc the fresh and lifted bouquet. This has produced a pale straw coloured wine with vibrant green hues, while the intense, vibrant and lifted aromas show an array of fruits including passionfruit and a subtle lemon/lime nuance. A medium-bodied wine, showing great balance between fresh, vibrant fruit and soft, mouthwatering acidity, the palate displays hallmark sauvignonblanc characters with trademark lychee notes. This is supported by the Semillon that provides a lime-splice generosity which complements the mid and back palate through to the enjoyably fresh finish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £47.64
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Domaine du Seuil SauvignonBlanc-Semillon Entre Deux Mers
Description: Bob Watts has established a great reputation for the quality of his superb white Graves. This wine is made using 70% Semillon and 30% SauvignonBlanc; 20% of which is barrel-fermented to give a delicous toasty-vanilla touch on the palate. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £128.73
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Donaldson Family PEGASUS BAY SauvignonSemillon Waipara NZ
Description: The sauvignonblanc was picked in April and the semillon in May and June, ensuring fully ripened, varietally intense fruit. Both were fermented by their natural, indigenous yeasts, the sauvignonblanc being in stainless steel to retain its zesty, bright fruit characters and the semillon in old, oak barriques to give richness, flavour and length. The wine has a complex array of aromas and flavours suggestive of passion-fruit, guavas, paw-paw, gooseberry, dried herbs and turkish musk. The palate is concentrated and rich, while the finish is lingering, spicy and dry. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £169.28
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Xanadu Winery DRAGON SemillonSauvignonBlanc Western Australia
Description: This SemillonSauvignonBlanc is a pale straw with a slight green tinge. The bouquet is a fruit salad, offering guava, passionfruit and gooseberry characters with hints of lemongrass in the background. The wine is medium-bodied, the palate is clean and fresh with spicy, tropical fruits and zingy, citrus flavours (6 x 75 cl) Price: £62.60
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