Winemaker and winery: Matt Byrne, Evans and Tate. Grape varieties: 62% Semillon, 34% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% other varieties. Region: Margaret River, Western Australia. Viticulture/vinification: De-stemmed grapes were must-chilled to 10ºC and slowly pressed in an air-bag press. After cold settling in tank at 5-10ºC for 48 hours, the juice was racked, warmed and inoculated with dry yeast culture. Fermentation temperature was 14-16ºC. This wine is unoaked. Availability: 261 stores. 12% vol.
Pithy, appealing, Semillon nose. Dry, pithy and with nice texture. Price about right. Ends fairly quickly. 23/03/10
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