- Colour:
Clear with a hint of lime.
- Nose:
Classic vibrant lemon citrus with hints of white floral aromas.
- Palate:
Bursting with tropical fruits surrounded by lemon citrus and a zesty lime acidity.
MCA Anniversary Edition
2016 Semillon
$30.00 non member price- Source:
Bimbadgen’s McDonalds Road and Palmers Lane Semillon Vineyards.
- Vinification:
Fermentation with a neutral yeast was held at a cool temperature retaining Semillon’s delicate aromatics.
- Blending:
To build texture the wine remained on yeast lees for 6 months before blending.
- Aging:
N/A
- Bottling:
18th October, 2016
| Varietal | Aging | Cellaring Potential | Harvest Date | Oak | pH | TA | Semillon | 11% | 10+ years | 14th-19th Jan | N/A | 3.12 | 7.7g/L |
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Vintage 2016 was ultimately rewarding in many ways. Hail at flowering followed by 400mm of rain in January created many challenges in the vineyard. Hot dry weather in between ensured even consistent ripening, resulting in a Semillon with typical lime acidity and a full, round flavor.
