2020 Moss Wood Semillon, Margaret River
A$34.00
Availability:
Out of stock
SKU
40120V20
Pale straw hue; condition is bright.
A very typical Moss Wood Semillon nose with fruit aromas of figs, honey and rock melon; there is a light background of green apple; almost nashi pear and cheddar cheese.
:
The wine immediately presents as full-bodied with generous mouthfeel; the flavours of fig, pear, green apple and lemon sorbet sit over fresh acid giving good lift; there is length and persistence and the finish has the right amount of tannin to support long term cellaring.
As with all Moss Wood Semillons, the cellaring advice is quite straightforward. The wine currently drinks very well and can be enjoyed for its generous youthful fruit flavours. The bottle bouquet of toasty and buttery notes will take at least a decade to play a significant role and a further 10 years after that before they dominate. Therefore, expect it to reach full maturity at around 25 years old and should maintain that for at least a further 10 years.
Although vinified à la Hunter Valley - clear juice with multiple yeasts, bottled straight after cold fermentation - the result is a universe away from young Hunter semillon. It has striking depth to its supple lemongrass and white peach fruit flavours, lengthened and balanced by demure acidity.
96 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au 1 November 2020
James Halliday's Top 100 Nov 2020
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Varietals | Semillon |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
Write Your Own Review