2017 Hay Shed Hill Block 1 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River
A$32.00
V - Published on 02 Aug 2016 James Halliday
Barrel-fermented in used French oak, matured for 9 months. Margaret River makes a challenging task for eastern Australia seem ridiculously easy, although it's true the quality of the grapes is the all-important starting point. The wine has presence and gravitas, the lemon/citrus/mineral flavours given texture by the oak, without diminishing the fruit flavours.
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HAYBSS17
COLOUR: Pale straw colour with fresh green tinges.
NOSE: The bouquet is fresh and clean with classic grassy elements typical of this region but with a lemony minerality distinctive to this block. The nose is more complex than most SSB blends with an underlying toasty nuance.
PALATE: The palate is bright and fresh with vibrant citric, gooseberry and lychee-like flavours, all at a level of intensity greater than expected. The oak is almost impossible to detect other than it adds a textural dimension to what is normally a simple fresh and lively wine style. This wine has an amazing palate extension with the flavour lingering to a clean ultra dry finish.
Semillon 65% Sauvignon Blanc 35% Alcohol: 12.0% Alc. Vol.
Block 1 was planted in the early ‘70s on a high ridge overlooking the Wilyabrup Valley. Has developed full straw-green colour, reflecting the low yields and subtle use of oak. The impact on the mouth is substantial, the wine likely to become even more complex in the manner of many SSBs.
95 pts - James Halliday, Published 01 March 2019
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Varietals | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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