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  • Cape Mentelle 331 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River, WA 6285

    • We acknowledge the Wadandi Boodja (Saltwater People’s Country) as the traditional custodians of the lands where we now grow and produce our stunning wines. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and commit to continued listening to and learning from First Nations’ voices.

2018 Wallcliffe Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

2018 Wallcliffe Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
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“A pure expression of the finest Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from the extraordinary vintage 2018.”
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The Wallcliffe Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a timeless classic blend produced from our best parcels of each variety each year. In Margaret River, both varieties find a rare and complementary expression: whilst the sauvignon is intensely fruity, focused and mineral, the semillon is generous and textural. The winemaking approach relies on the selection of our most exceptional fruit and is handled minimally to showcase the terroir and the vintage expression, with a subtle framing by the best French oak.

Appearance
Pale yellow.
Nose
Floral and star fruits on the nose, lime zest supported by roasted almonds notes.
Palate
Full, rich and wonderfully charged with grapefruit notes, frangipani flower, star fruits and a pastry element. A great textured wine displaying energy, depth and harmony between fruit and structure.
Blend
56% Sauvignon Blanc, 44% Semillon.
Cellaring
10+ years.
Food Pairing Notes
Barbecued crayfish or prawn ceviche; miso marinated mushrooms and daikon with lime dressing.
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The Vineyard
The growing season progressed quickly with warm conditions and low rainfall in November. Vineyard crews focused their efforts on canopy manipulation across summer to ensure sunlight penetration, and airflow into the canopies. Harvest began mid-February following a cooler end to the summer period. The resulting fruit quality was good, with teams harvesting during the night to ensure fresh and bright aromatic qualities were preserved.
Winemaking
This wine is a selection of the best parcels of fruit from our vineyards; the 2018 sauvignon blanc and semillon were carefully harvested in the coolest hours to preserve fruit freshness. The berries were lightly macerated then gently pressed, fermented in a combination of French oak barrels (20% new oak) and stainless steel barrels. The wine was aged without sulphur dioxide (preservative) on lees (fermentation solids) for 5 months with no stirring or racking, then for a further 10 months ageing on lees following a sulphur dioxide addition. A selection of the best barrels that were indicative of the season and vineyards were blended prior to bottling to produce this wine.
Analysis
13.4% alcohol, 6.41 g/l total acidity, 3.17 pH

Wine Companion

Erin Larkin
95

From a producer with a proven track record of ageing, and the magnificent '18 vintage. 58/42% sauvignon blanc/semillon, fermented in tank. On lees in barrel for 15 months prior to blending. A powerful, statuesque wine. The oak has a big impact both aromatically and on the palate, its final kick is through the finish. Cassis, pear, nectarine and cheesecloth. Put this away for a few years and let it come together. 

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