Mission Estate Old Vine Semillon 2018

Mission Estate Old Vine Semillon, crafted from 40-year-old vines gracing the Taradale vineyard, offers a sensory journey defined by complexity and elegance. Employing traditional winemaking techniques, the grapes undergo gentle pressing after a brief skin contact, extracting the essence of their thick skins for added body and aroma. A natural fermentation process, unencumbered by temperature controls, unfolds over weeks, culminating in a dry, nuanced expression of the vineyard's terroir. With a 15-month maturation period on yeast lees, the wine further evolves, enhancing both its aromatic complexity and textural finesse. Its aromatic profile, imbued with hints of citrus, beeswax, and tropical fruit, underscored by subtle flinty notes, captivates the senses. On the palate, richness harmonises with a refined structure, yielding intense fruit flavours that linger gracefully on the clean, enduring finish. 

Size: 750mL
ABV: 14.5%