Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Semillon 2019
The Collective Review
The only other region to give the Hunter a run for its money when it comes to Semillon is the Barossa. Fruit for this wine comes from the oldest Semillon vineyard in the world and is one of the few remaining Madeira vineyards in Australia. It shows lifted lemongrass and a mineral character. Fresh acidity fills out the finish.
The 2019 Sémillon 1850 Ancestor Vine, made with fruit from vines planted before 1850, opens up with precise, youthful melon and citrus aromas, plus a distinctive touch of beeswax and lanolin. Lightweight and acid-driven with a well-placed touch of grip, it delivers a textural experience punctuated by zesty acidity through to a silky, fine and surprisingly lengthy finish. It is definitely built to last and worth waiting a decade to enjoy. Read more
Critic Reviews
The 2019 Sémillon 1850 Ancestor Vine, made with fruit from vines planted before 1850, opens up with precise, youthful melon and citrus aromas, plus a distinctive touch of beeswax and lanolin. Lightweight and acid-driven with a well-placed touch of grip, it delivers a textural experience punctuated by zesty acidity through to a silky, fine and surprisingly lengthy finish. It is definitely built to last and worth waiting a decade to enjoy.
Technical Attributes
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Producer: Cirillo Estate Wines
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Varietal: Semillon
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Region: Barossa Valley
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Alcohol: 10.0%
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Net volume: 750ml
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Vintage: 2019
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Cellar until 2030
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Style GuideDry Sweet
Producer: Cirillo Estate Wines
Varietal: Semillon
Region: Barossa Valley
Alcohol: 10.0%
Net volume: 750ml
Vintage: 2019
Cellar until 2030
Tasting Notes
It is extremely pale green/yellow, almost clear in colour. The aroma is of lifted lemongrass with some clean mineral characters. Fruit is dominant on the palate with a lean, light structure and driven acid finish. This Semillon is the ideal balance of fruit and acidity. Truly an exciting Semillon that will reward early drinking or cellaring for years to come.
Winemakers Note
The Cirillo 1850 Semillon is harvested entirely of a single vineyard in the Light Pass region in the Barossa Valley believed to be the oldest Semillon (Madeira) vineyard in the world. It is one of the few remaining Madeira vineyards left in Australia. This is why it is released under the Semillon varietal name, as opposed to the Madeira region. Picked early in the season, normally in mid‐late January, it is harvested with great acidity. The fruit is handpicked and basket pressed. The wine is then tank fermented, without oak
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