Personalised Ashbrook Estate Margaret River Semillon 2024 13.5% 750ml

Personalised Ashbrook Estate Margaret River Semillon 2024 13.5% 750ml

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE

Pale straw colour with hues of green.

AROMA

Aromas of freshly mown grass, citrus flower and lemon zest.

PALATE

The palate is quenched in lemon barley, lime coulis and tropical notes finishing with lovely, clean, lemony acidity and a lifted mouthfeel. Delicious as a young wine and has the fruit purity, palate weight and length to age beautifully.

REGION NOTES

Obtaining cuttings from Bill Pannell’s Moss Wood Vineyard in 1976, Ashbrook’s love affair with Semillon began. Due to its popularity & ultimate suitability to the Margaret River region a second block was planted in 1988. Originally all spur pruned on a VSP trellis, the majority was converted to cane pruned lyre trellis in the early-1990s chasing more of the primary fruit flavours the variety has to offer while still incorporating the grassier flavours from the mixture of spur and cane pruned VSP rows. Coupled with the application of composted mulch over several years, the vineyard shows exceptional health and balance.

VINTAGE NOTES

Since 1978, when our record-keeping began, we have had less than 200mm of cumulative rainfall over the seven-month period from September to April only five times. This includes the 2023-24 season, which was also the driest (123.95mm) on record. Along with consistent, above average temperatures (only one above 40 degrees though) and lower yields across the board, we experienced an early, fast-paced vintage. Our first Chardonnay pick came into the winery on 24th January and the last of our Cabernet Sauvignon on 21st February. Thanks to a prolonged and abundant Marri blossom, bird pressure was minimal and the season has given us fruit of impeccable quality and intense flavour, albeit in smaller quantities.

VINIFICATION

Our four blocks of Semillon grapes were hand-picked over two days in the cool of dawn to capture the full spectrum of flavour this variety can achieve in Wilyabrup. Destemming and careful pressing occurred immediately and the juice was cold settled and racked before inoculation and fermentation in stainless steel. Minimal fining with bentonite was carried out before cold stabilization, filtration and bottling. Made in an unwooded, dry style.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

Country: Australia

Region: Margaret River

Vintage: 2024

Variety: Other Whites

Alcohol volume: 13.5

Closure: Screwcap

Volume: 750

Weight: 1.3333kg

Wine style: White (Crisp Fresh)