2023 Six Degrees Semillon
2023 Six Degrees Semillon
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An "off dry" style of Hunter Valley Semillon where the fermentation is stopped prior to completion. The touch of sweetness is perfectly balanced by an elevated limey acidity, finishing crisp, clean and fresh.
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Winemaking Overview
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In the Vineyard
Relatively early hand-picked fruit from the Braemore vineyard. The Braemore vineyard was planted 1969 and is situated on the sandy alluvial flats of Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, and consistently produces Semillon featuring freshness, vibrancy, and remarkable longevity.
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In the Winery
The delicate juice was cool fermented with the fermentation arrested before completion. This technique has produced a wine containing some natural residual sugar and a correspondingly low level of alcohol. The key to this style is achieving the perfect balance between the residual sweetness and the fine line of citrus-like acidity to ensure the wine finishes crisp, clean and fresh.
8.5% ABV
35g/L
Tasting Notes
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Appearance & Aroma
This wine is a vibrant pale straw/green colour in the glass.
The perfume immediately affirms a wine of vitality and freshness. The aromas are of Thai spice, citrus blossom and green apple.
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Palate & Finish
Flavours rush across the palate with refreshing acidity dragging crisp, gently sweet citrus fruit flavours along for the ride. The balance of acidity and gentle sweetness make for a wonderfully (and rapidly!) drinkable wine, set for warm days, good times, and spicy foods.
WHEN TO DRINK
Drink now in it's youth.
The Vineyards
Whilst I have always applied a no compromise, attention to detail approach to my winemaking, I truly believe that 90% of the quality lies in the vineyard. The key to great wine is ‘keeping it simple’ to preserve that potential quality from the vine through to the bottle - Andrew Thomas