TASTING NOTES
The 2008 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of Hilltops Semillon
and Canberra district cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. This blend shows the best of
the two varieties and regions with clean citrus and gooseberry flavours.
Winemaker - Richard Parker
Viticulturist - Brian Mullany
Vine age - 1990
Harvest date - 23/2/08
Tonnes per Hectare - 4.5
Soil Profile - Red clay podsolic over granite base
Clone - own rooted
Vine Source - Premier Nurseries
Trellising - VSP with 1 fixed foliage wire
Bunch thinning - Yes
Alc/Vol - 12.9%
Closure - Screwcap
Fermentation - De-stemmed, pressed to 2 bar pressure. Stainless steel ferment
