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Silkman Semillon Blackberry Vineyard 2015 750ml

size
750ml
country
Australia
appellation
Hunter Valley
subappellation
Hunter Valley
WA
92
WE
91
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
Hints of gunpowder and citrus mark the nose of this exciting young Sémillon. The 2015 Blackberry Vineyard Semillon is vibrant and medium-bodied, with a bit of plumpness to the mid-palate that's often lacking in Hunter Valley examples, despite weighing in at a sprightly 10.5% alcohol. Assertive lime and tangerine notes take over on the long, elegant finish. This is drinking so well now, I hesitate to suggest aging it will make it better, but that's generally what happens to Hunter Valley Sémillons. This will be interesting to follow over the next 10-12 years. ... More details
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Silkman Semillon Blackberry Vineyard 2015 750ml

SKU 802189
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Winery Silkman
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Varietal: Semillon

Semillon was, at one point not so long ago, widely believed to be one of the most grown grape varietals in the world. Whilst today the numbers of Semillon grapes has dropped considerably, it remains a widely planted grape with vineyards all over Europe and the New World dedicated to making the most of this special and flavorful varietal. The grapes are recognizable by their golden color, and the fact that they can take on a pinkish hue in particularly warm climates. The wines the Semillon grape produces are notably varied, and are often very crisp and dry, or sweet and soft, full of a wide range of flavors Commonly, dry Semillon wines are particularly citrus in flavor, with a delicate and summery bouquet. The vine is hardy and vigorous, and notable for being easy to grow and produce high yields from.
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Country: Australia

Despite much of Australia being covered by dry, arid deserts and bushland, the southern regions of the country and islands such as Tasmania have proved to be ideal for vineyard cultivation and wine production. The fertile soils and brisk oceanic breezes, coupled with the blazing Australian sunshine allow the grapes to grow to full ripeness before a late harvest, resulting in hugely flavorful wines which appeal to a wide international audience. Combine this with the experimental and daring approach Australian wineries have in regards to wine production, and it becomes clear why Australia has relatively quickly become something of a world leader when it come to exporting their produce to Europe and America. The Shiraz and Chardonnay grape varietals have produced the most successful and broadly appreciated results over the decades, however, in more recent years wineries have begun experimenting with a much wider range of grape varietals, demonstrating how Australian wineries are continuing to adapt and develop alongside international palates.