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Back to winesView a PDF of this page2004 'Epoch' Semillon Wine Notes Wine NotesBackground:ep-och: An interval of time memorable for extraordinary events and important influences. Semillon is traditionally the first fruit harvested in the Hunter Valley each year for still wine production. For Meerea Park, this signals the commencement of each vintage and this is our 'epoch'. Fruit Source:This premium wine is crafted from Semillon sourced from the Howard family's "Somerset" vineyard in Pokolbin. The Semillon block was planted in 1968. Fermentation & Maturation:The handpicked fruit was cold fermented entirely in stainless steel then bottled early to capture the varietal freshness of this variety. Winemakers Comments:The 2004 vintage for Semillon in the Hunter could not have gone better. Warm days in early January and a rain free harvest ensured ripe clean fruit. 2004 will be a benchmark vintage with the wine showing the trademark lemon/citrus characters on the nose with citrus and racy acidity on the long fine palate. Cellaring:6-8 years What the experts say
Intense lemongrass and spice fruit aromas; generous flavour but not heavy; good focus and length; now or later. Screwcap. Rating 93 Drink 2012.
James Halliday - 2006 Australian Wine Companion |
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