2017 McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon

This wine exhibits generous aromas of citrus, lemon and lime on the nose with subtle rose petal undertones. These aromas follow through to the palate, balanced by a round soft structure with fresh acidity and a persistent finish. A great accompaniment to dishes such as a fresh prawn cocktail or grilled seafood platter.

The 2017 growing season consisted of an uncharacteristically cool spring
followed by an exceptionally hot summer. The majority of the fruit is
harvested from the Bainton Vineyard at Broke from unirrigated vines
planted in 1923 and 1940. These vines have their root system far enough
down into the ground that they are unaffected by hot weather or rain and
only carry a light crop.
The McGuigan Bin Semillon is our most awarded wine. It is a perfect
example of why the Hunter Valley is renowned as the premier region for
Semillon in the world. This true Hunter style Semillon is a fresh light wine
when young, then develops rich honey and toast characters with
extended cellaring.
The grapes were harvested in the cool of the night and transported to our
winery where they were immediately crushed and chilled and pressed
into a stainless steel tank. The juice was clarified and inoculated with the
addition of a selected yeast strain and fermented at cooler temperatures
to maximum fruit characters. Post fermentation the wine was clarified and
stabilized prior to bottling.