McHenry Hohnen, Rocky Road, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2023
DESCRIPTION
Barrel fermentation, followed by maturation on fine lees, gives this wine texture and smoothness, as well as a slight flinty complexity. On the nose, notes of honeydew melon, fresh-cut grass and lime zest are balanced by tropical aromas of lychee and guava. The palate is bursting with medlar and passion fruit, while the fresh, natural acidity of the vintage allows for a bright, mineral finish. This Sauvignon/Semillon blend is perfect for a grapefruit and prawn salad, a seafood platter, or spicy Indian and Thaï dishes.
REGION
Margaret River
Australia
Margaret River, located in the southwest of Australia, is one of the country’s true wine gems. Renowned for its elegant Chardonnays with intense citrus notes and its highly refined Cabernet Sauvignons, the region enjoys a temperate ocean-influenced climate similar to that of Bordeaux. This unique terroir produces wines with a more European style, combining freshness, precision, and excellent ageing potential.
Today, the region also captivates with expressive blends and limited-production cuvées of remarkable finesse.
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