2023 Vasse Felix Cane Cut Semillon 375ml

Golden straw with a green tinge. NOSE An enticing perfume, super clean, with the delicate fragrance of lemon curd, mango ice cream, honey suckle and citrus flower. PALATE It seems light and delicate, yet creamy and rich. The acidity and sugar power are so beautifully intertwined they feel refreshing and dance lightly on your tongue. The delicate floral length carries mouthwatering tension.

A cool dry spring delayed vine development by 2-3 weeks, allowing time to open canopies which paid off come veraison. January brought consistent dry and warm conditions which saw vine development catch up nicely. Yields and bunch weights were a highlight, with fruit displaying beautiful balance. Ideal mild conditions allowed Chardonnay to develop bright acidity and sound flavour ripeness. March brought three small rain incidents, the most significant of which occurred post white harvest, giving red varietals a timely drink during veraison. Cool evenings and moderate daytime temperatures were ideal for gentle, consistent tannin ripening in our reds. Low Marri Blossom presence resulted in the largest netting program since 2019, with bird pressure at a high during harvest. Overall, vineyard plots have shown excellent balance with more fruit and canopy, reflecting vine health and minimal heat stress from a milder season

The fruiting Semillon canes were cut as they achieved ripeness, restricting their access to water and nutrient. The fruit, hanging in the autumn breeze, dried and shrivelled on the canes, concentrating the sugar, flavour and acidity for approximately four weeks before harvest. Great care was taken to ensure the fruit remained healthy during this period and that precise levels of concentration were achieved. The fruit and juice was macerated for 20 hours in the press prior to extraction. The wine was fermented and matured in French oak.