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Lenton Brae Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010
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With this release, Lenton Brae celebrates 24 consecutive vintages of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc and can justifiably claim to be one of Margaret River’s leading exponents of this popular wine style.
The 2010 vintage was warm and dry providing perfect conditions for the early-ripening varieties of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. As with previous releases, the majority was fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain freshness and vitality and at cool temperatures facilitating a gradual conversion of sugar into alcohol by selected yeasts while 8% of the Semillon was barrel fermented in new French oak.
This years blend is 52% Semillon, 48% Sauvignon Blanc, with the Sauvignon contributing aromatic elements and the Semillon providing the weight and depth of flavour on the palate.
We encourage consumption within the first 2 years of vintage, though under appropriate cellaring conditions, the wine will soften and develop the honeyed, toasty characters of bottle age. The screw cap closure significantly reduces the spoilage of the wine by cork taint or random bottle oxidation. Bottled in June, 2010.
Since 1996, the Lenton Brae Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon has been awarded 7 trophies and 11 gold medals at regional, state and national competitions.
TOP GOLD AND TROPHY, 2010 Sheraton Perth, WA Wine Awards, Class 7.
"Another superb example of this style from Lenton Brae.This is unbelievably powerful and intense on the palate after an attack on the nose of similar intensity. It's balanced with beautiful fruit supported by fine lingering acid. 94/100" - Ray Jordan, The West Australian 22.7.10
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WBW Rating: 94/100
Closure: stelvin
Region: Margaret River WA |
Winemaker: Ed Tomlinson
Drink now until: 2014
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