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Somersault Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008
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Long, hot summer days, a lazy afternoon, friends, lunch and which wine will go with everything and have the guests smacking their lips for more?
Look no further. Made by the famous Bob Cartwright this Margaret River ripper is a perfect wine with developing Sem ill ion that provides a wonderful layer of backbone and grassy strength alongside sensational cool climate Sauvignon Blanc that blends the two together like Torvill and Dean to provide perfection. A multi layered wine that excites, enthrals and at the same time is just sensationally session able on all levels. So, whether you are a chard drinker, Savvy nut or Italian Frascati this wine will most likely cover every base from the Old world to new world and did I mention the price? What the? Brilliant. Buy , drink and be merry from Bernie to Cape York.
The approach to this wine is all about protection. Gentle pressing to avoid any bitterness from the skins and minmal exposure to oxygen throughout the entire process ensures the retention of delicate fruit aromatics and flavours.
The Nagambie Lakes wine region is characterised by its deep red duplex soil, with traces of iron oxide overlaying sandy, alluvial soil deposited by the river system. The river system also plays a significant role in determining the climatic conditions. That is, moderate temperatures and less frosts than the neighbouring inland areas. Consequently, the vineyards have been situated close to the lakes and rivers to take full advantage of the milder conditions.
The grape growing industry dates back to the 1850s with claims that the oldest Shiraz and Marsanne vines in the world grow there. The region has a distinct French history when the early pioneers settled in the area. They planted Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre (Mataro). These varieties are all signature French style grapes that originated in France's Rhône Valley.
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WBW Rating: 91/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Nagambie Vic |
Winemaker:
Drink now until: 2012
Alc/Vol: 12 %
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