2024 Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
$45.00 / bottle
Bouquet: Complex aromas of gooseberry and bright passionfruit primary characters with hints of toast and kaffir lime leaf.
Palate: Juicy natural acidity brings a chalky texture, with vibrant grapefruit and lime flavours. Subtle oak adds complexity, structure, and weight.
Previous Vintage Accolades:
- 94 Points – Ned Goodwin, Halliday’s Wine Companion
- 93 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
- 2021 – 95 Points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
- 2020 – 95 Points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
- 2020 – 94 Points – The Wine Companion
- 2020 – 92 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Specifications
Vineyard LocationVineyard Location
Nestled within the Hahndorf estate, our single vineyard parcel boasts a unique terroir for the Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon. With two separate blocks on the estate, the Sauvignon Blanc thrives on a gentle north-facing ridge, while the Semillon graces a steeper yet uniformly south-facing aspect. The lean soils contribute to low vine vigour, yielding small, compact, and intensely flavoured bunches. Handpicked on 4th and 7th March 2024 these distinct blocks converge to create a wine that encapsulates the essence of our estate.
Season
2024 delivered a cool, even growing season that yielded wines with intense yet delicate flavours and vibrant colours. February and March saw an absence of rainfall, coupled with low crop yields and warmer temperatures, which led to an unusually fast-paced harvest.
Vinification
100% Handpicked in the cool morning, the grapes were whole-bunch pressed for pure free-run juice. Fermented in barrels with cultured yeast, the wine aged on lees for 7 months with regular stirring to enhance texture. Blind tastings determined a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, with 15% new oak.
Technical
Clone: F4V6 | Old Madeira • Alcohol: 12.7% • Residual Sugar: 0 g/L • Total Acidity: 8.8 g/L • pH: 3.05 • Altitude: 417m • Slope: South and North-facing • Vegan: Yes • Contains sulphites
Grape Variety
75% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon
Food Match
Pan-fried scallops or lobster
Production
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Winemaker
The Lane Vineyard
Best Drinking
Cellar up to 15 years
Size
750ml
