Intense nettle and tropical fruit characters leap out of the glass reminiscent of a platter of exotic tropical fruits which continue on the palate. Freshly cut starfruit, lychees and lemon citrus are evident. Good palate weight is balanced by tight, clean refreshing acidity on the finish.
Try with a spicy Vietnamese seafood salad with lots of freshly chopped herbs and spices.
Planted in 1988 on rootstocks at Woodstock Estate, this Semillon Clone BVRC32, was specifically chosen for its tropical fruit character and zippy acidity. Free draining sandy soils and low yields ensure we get the best flavours from this variety. A proportion of Sauvignon Blanc sourced predominately from cooler vineyards in McLaren Vale is blended to provide intensity and lift.
The Semillon on the Estate is crop thinned early in the growing season to concentrate flavour intensity. When these tropical flavours peak, and before natural acid is degraded by summer heat, the grapes are machine harvested in the cool of the night to capture freshness. Sauvignon Blanc is processed separately and the 2 varieties are then blended to ensure the right structure and flavour profile.
Woodstock wines have been created by both Scott Collett and Ben Glaetzer since 1999; Scott in the vineyards, Ben in the cellars and jointly in the tasting room. Their philosophy is to capture the essence of McLaren Vale, ensuring absolute quality at every stage from the vineyards to the bottle.
96% Semillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc. Bottled in May 2011.
