Torbeck Woodcutter's Semillon
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100% Semillon (Maderia clone) COLOUR: pale green MATURATION: 6 months 60% stainless steel tank, 40% seasoned French barrique
AROMA: Lifted citrus notes of lemon and lime
balanced by quince marmalade. As it
ages it will develop complexing
French pastry like notes akin to
brioche and lemon curd tart
PALATE: medium bodied, tangy acidity with
kaffir lime and lemon scents
balancing vibrant acidity and
cleansing mouthfeel.
VINTAGE
Strong winds at flowering at the beginning of the growing
season reduced berry and bunch count in many vineyards. The
difficult seasonal conditions continued up to harvest- a dry
winter and spring were followed by very hot and dry December
and January. 2020 was a difficult season to manage for both
grower and winemaker with yields much lower than
anticipated. Older vineyards with deeper roots remained
steadfast under these conditions and produced small volumes
of deeply concentrated wines from the lower yields. Semillon
and Viognier were the starring whites, with delicate flavors
and aromas.
A traditional variety that takes great pride in Barossa vineyards,
the acidity and medium body of Semillon working well with
fine acids, fresh citrus notes of lemon and lime juice and kaffir
lime leaf. The palate is tangy with acidity and cleansing to the
finish. Either as a fresh young wine or aged for up to 10 ye