2022 Auld Killie (Off- dry Semillon)

$30.00

The McLeish family originated from Kilmarnock affectionately known as ‘Auld Killie’

This is an off-dry style, an alternative to the classic McLeish Semillon, this wine displays a touch of sweetness, bright tropical fruits and vibrant acidity and a hint of citrus. Making it the perfect alfresco wine.

Tasting Notes

Bright, with a light green tinged. This delicious Semillon style expresses vibrant lemon freshness with an equally intense tropical fruit aromatics. While the palate delivers green apple and grapefruit providing the perfect balance of vibrant juicy sweet fruits on the mid palate to a crisp semi- dry finish.

Vintage

This year McLeish Estate started harvesting the Semillon on the 31st of January. After a mild start to season the optimal conditions prevailed with long warmer days towards the end of January. These ideal conditions provided excellent ripeness and primary fruit characters for our estate Semillon.

Vineyard

Our Semillon is hand harvested from vines grown in friable red duplex loam soil at Pokolbin in the Lower Hunter Valley – the vines, planted in 1985 – consistently producing the purest and brightest signatures of Hunter Semillon.

Cuisine

Spicy Asian style cuisine and alfresco dining.

Cellaring

Drink now to 2023

Alcohol

9.4%

RS: 35g/L

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