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Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2016

Original price was: $70.24.Current price is: $63.22.

The riper 2016 vintage year is reflected in the rich texture which we expect to eventually evolve into classic secondary notes of lanolin, lemon curd and beeswax. The nose is delicate and elegant with its grapefruit, greengage, chamomile and apple blossom aromas and whiffs of exotic spice. The floral character of the nose follows through onto a richly textured mid-palate, showing yellow peach, poached pear and nectarine against a backdrop of fresh mandarin and green fig flavours with integrated acidity and a full body. The ripe stone fruit character adds to the complexity on the palate and the spicy finish with hints of fenugreek, black cardamom and Cape fynbos complements a very balanced wine.

Country	South Africa
Size	750ml
Varietal	Semillon
Vintage	2016
Producer	Boekenhoutskloof

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Named after the original property established in 1776, the vineyard at Boekenhoutskloof were established in 1993 in the Franschhoek Valley and planted to Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Semillon and Viognier. Mark Kent is the winemaker and driving force behind the estate creating a range of well-crafted wines under different labels such as Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap, Porcupine Ridge, The Chocolate Block. Boekenhoutskloof is rated as South Africas's #1 producer by Robert Parker and has recently picked up the 2012 Winery of the Year in the prestigious Platters South Africa Wine Guide. One of the countries finest and most innovative producers.

Semillon is a white wine grape variety that is primarily grown in France, where it is a key grape used in Bordeaux and Hunter Valley, Australia. The wine style can vary greatly depending on where it's grown, wines from Bordeaux are known for their minerality and crisp acidity, while in Australia, the wine style is often more full-bodied, oaky and rich. Semillon is also grown in California and Chile, where the wine style can vary depending on winemaking techniques.

The grape is known for its versatility and ability to produce a wide range of styles of wine. Semillon wines can be made in a dry style, they can be light-bodied with flavors of green apple, lemon, and minerals, or made into a rich, complex and buttery wine when aged in oak barrels. They can also be made into a sweet wine, such as Sauternes and Barsac in Bordeaux or late harvest wines in Hunter Valley. These sweet wines are known for their flavors of honey, apricot and peach.

Semillon grapes are also known for their aging potential, the wine can develop a richer, more complex flavor profile over time, and acquire more honeyed, nutty and toasty characters. They pair well with a wide range of foods, particularly seafood, poultry and mushroom-based dishes. It also goes well with spicy cuisine and creamy pasta dishes.