The Semillon grape was always considered a bit one dimensional and mediocre by itself so it was often blended with other white wine grapes to produce some pretty amazing wines. However, it has been used by itself in some of the newer grape growing regions like Australia to make dessert wines with great success. In France it is blended with Sauvignon Blanc to produce the superb Sauternes dessert wines which benefit from being infected by the mold called Botrytis Cinerea that shrivels the grapes concentration sugar and acidity. It is also in the mix in various dry white Bordeaux which often have great aging ability. The Australian dessert wines are solely Semillon and also infected with Botrytis like Sauternes and many of them are excellent. Semillon is also blended with Chardonnay by many Australian winemakers and the combination is tasty and refreshing. Wherever they are from you should buy Semillon wines at the Ultimate Wine Shop.
The inaugural release of Cadaretta Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon (SBS) was raised in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, to preserve as much lush, fully-developed varietal fruit character as possible. This bright dry white combines beautiful aromas of pineapple, tropical and other exotic fruits with a hint of citrus. The wine is clean and ... more
The 2008 vintage is a bit richer and denser than past vintages. Enticing aromas of green melon, wet stones, cantaloupe, cut grass and vanilla bean are followed on the palate with flavors of guava, rose petal, gooseberry and vanilla. The 7% Semillon fleshes out the mid palate and adds a ... more
Color: Delicate light yellow color with lime green hints.
Nose: Expressive and fresh nose with sweet citrus fruit, white flowers, pears and nectarine with touches of lychee.
Palate: Fresh mouth feel with a very nice palate. Notes of minerality at the finish. more
Fermented in stainless steel vats and aged 4-6 months in new oak. A medium bodied dry white wine with subtle flavors, round, clean and well made. A fine Graves with character and charm. more
2003 is a rich, sweet vintage of powerful, full-bodied wines that possess huge levels of glycerin, alcohol, and residual sugar. , Wow. This shows superintense aromas of dried pineapple, apple tart and pecan pie with honey. Full-bodied and medium-sweet, with lovely honey character and a medium finish. Not as good ... more
"A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Smillion where the Semillion really shines through. Enchantingly aromatic from the Sauvignon, but the flavors envelope honey, hazelnut, green apple and citrus. Best served at room temperature to allow the aromas to really open up and the flavors to burst out. Enjoy as a ... more
This offer is a PRE-SELL OFFER which means that the wine will arrive in the future. You must pay for the wine now. When it arrives in the fourth quarter of 2011 we will contact you to arrange shipping. If you add other non-PRE-SELL wines to this order they will ...more
Wonderful aromas of pineapple and dried apple character, with just a hint of honey. Full-bodied, with fabulous honey and apricot. Sweet and spicy. Could be another 2001 in the making., 90-92 Barrel sample. The botrytis is amazingly perfumed, smelling like a Paris perfume shop. The fruit is lost in a ... more
The wines of Chateau Suduiraut are elegant, sweet and full-bodied with a remarkable life-expectancy. They are a beautiful gold color with amber tints when aged. They have harmony, power, and finesse; it is often said that a great Suduiraut is the essence of Sauternes. more
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted. Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time. All pricing and availability subject to change. Artwork does not necessarily represent items for sale.
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