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This classic example of a fine Barossa Semillon is
made from grapes grown on quarter century old mature vines situated on
the Barossa Valley floor. The grapes are picked in the cool of the
evening, crushed, then fermented in controlled cool conditions to
maximise the flavours of the grapes and in turn the wine.
A zesty fresh style with a grassy bouquet and full
fruit palate, which when combined with the depth of flavour and clean
lively acid finish, makes for a delightful sensory experience. A great
example of a quality Barossa Semillon which drinks well young and
develops further as it ages. Truly the red wine drinkers' white wine.
THE VINEYARD
The wines of '1847' are produced from grapes grown in vineyards located in and adjacent to
the Rowland Flat Township. The soils of the area are of mainly Terra Rossa which comprises red
brown sandy loams mostly overlaying a limestone base. The Township is approx 190 m above
sea level, about 40km inland from the coast with an average rainfall of about 500 - 550 mm.
The grapes for this delightful style are grown on the Valley floor alongside the North Para River
in the Township area. The vines are approx 25 years old and produce consistent fine quality fruit
as is evidenced in the wine.
WINEMAKING
The grapes for this wine were picked mid March in the early hours of the morning to maximize
the flavors and character of this classic Barossa style. The grapes were cold fermented under
controlled conditions to produce a zesty fresh style of wine.
TASTING NOTES
A classic Semillon style with a grassy bouquet and full fruit palate, which when combined
with the depth of flavor and clean lively acid finish, make for a delightful sensory experience.A
wine which, although exceptional drinking young, will age and develop for many years in the
bottle as indeed these fine Barossa Semillons do. A top choice with seafood and similar style
dishes. Semillon, the red wine drinkers white wine. The low volumes of this wine produced
have diminished the show opportunities given insufficient to meet most commercial class
minimums.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region : Barossa Valley, South Australia.
Variety : Semillon
Sugar at picking: 13.1 Beaume
Closure : Screw cap
Alcohol : 14%
pH : 3.23
Titratable Acidity : 5.78
Reducing Sugar : 2.9
Bottle Barcode : 9333410002014
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