Region:Barossa Valley Grapes:Semillon First Glance:Rich, Ripe, Floral Acclaim:93pts
The Wine This wine faithfully reflects the contribution made by the Sibley and Kalleske families. Their skill and devotion to their soil helps give the Barossa its strength, stability and soul. Local Growers Semillon has the ability to age and is perfect slightly chilled with grilled seafood, fresh garden salads or with a roast Barossa chicken. A wine that invites itself to lunch.
This wine represents a style of winemaking rarely found in Australia anymore. It has gained weight and softness from being bottled under cork which cannot be replicated by a screwcap closure. After fermentation, the wine spends time maturing in a combination of large, seasoned oak casks and hogshead barrels, as well as a separate unwooded component on light yeast lees. After blending and bottling, the wine ages for around two years before release, demonstrating a commitment to traditional Australian winemaking and continuing the tradition of rich, dry full-bodied Barossa Semillon.
