2022 Sandalford Botrytis Semillon
Up front marmalade notes - mostly apricot, but hints of oranges also, evolving into orange blossom. This wine is super luscious with a beautiful acid balance leading to a long and cleansing finish. Serve chilled.
Winemaker comments
Winemaker Notes
This wine was made in the traditional manner of Australian Botrytis styles. Fully botrytised fruit was harvested and pressed before clarification and cold fermentation. Fermentation was terminated early to preserve the natural grape sugars. Post ferment, the wine was stabilised and further clarified prior to bottling.
Tasting notes
Varietals
Varietal
Semillon
Colour
Other Notes
Light golden yellow.
Nose
Production
Classic botrytis notes of apricot marmalade and candied pineapple.
Palate
Tasting Note
Up front marmalade notes - mostly apricot, but hints of oranges also, evolving into orange blossom. This wine is super luscious with a beautiful acid balance leading to a long and cleansing finish. Serve chilled.
Vintage Conditions
Vineyard Notes
Overall, the growing conditions for the vintage 2022 season were mild in the Riverland region. Higher than average rainfall fell during both October and December during the growing season. In the lead up to harvest, the mild weather with few hot days led to fruit being in good condition when it reached harvest maturity.
