Keyword impression with evolution in the glass:
dried proteas and fynbos, reserved, wildflowers, linear, tense
Appearance
pale lemon
Nose
The wine has a medium intensity
Aroma characteristics: Primary: dried flowers, a dry bouquet of fynbos and proteas, reserved, lemon, lime zest, grape fruit zest. Grass, dried herbs, subtle and shy fruit
Palate
The wine is dry with a medium yet mouth-watering acidity.Medium alcohol and medium body. Medium flavour intensity of dried herbs and pear. The wine has a medium-plus finish with lingering notes of pink lady and white skin nectarine.
Conclusion and tasting assessment
Semillon loves sandy soils, but this also contributes to its more subtle nuances. It is a cultivar that rewards your patience, and the wine only comes into its own with a broader mid palate after a few years in bottle. As a young wine, it is governed by subtle aromatics of orange peel,tangerine, tart green pear, thyme and just ripe nectarines.Executed with care to harness its gentle nuances, the acidity is beautifully balanced, offering a crunchy mouth feel and a good length to compensate for the lower alcohol.
Awards
Bizoe Robertsvleipad Semillon 2019 – 91 Points Dave March CWM
Bizoe Robertsvleipad Semillon 2019 – 90 Points Platter’s Guide 2021