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dB Selection Semillon Chardonnay (2008)

"The third De Bortoli generation gets on quietly with what it does best: making good-value for money-stand out white, red and sweet wines from irrigated Riverina grapes in New South wales at keen prices. DB's pleasant ripe, appley, citrusy, oaked blend of smoky, spicey chardonnay and zesty semillon delivers rounded, easy drinking fruit that will have wide party and festive appeal."

Jane MacQuitty, The Times (UK), November 2009


Bronze Medal
2009 Japan International Wine Challenge

Region
Riverina

Appearance
Pale Straw with green hues

Bouquet
The Semillon contributes zesty citrus and straw aromas, the chardonnay peach characters with soft vanillin oak also evident.

Palate
The varietal expression of this Semillon Chardonnay blend with its lemon and stonefruit characters, harmonises with the vanillin oak and creamy texture on the finish.

Vintage Conditions
Warmer than usual January nights lead to some varieties reaching maturity earlier than previous years. Late ‘07 rains and showers in January ensured vines in good health. A cooler February than usual allowed for good fruit development and varietal expression.

Winemaking
Fruit was selected by the winemaker and picked when both flavour and Baumé were optimum.  Warm fermentation temperatures and gentle colour tannin extraction were used to create a soft wine style.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 13.5 %   pH : 3.55   TA : 6.55 g/L 

Cellaring
A wine made to consume now or cellar for upto 2 years

Suggested Cuisine
This wine is excellent with beef or lamb dishes

General Characteristics
Dry  Medium Bodied


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Other Vintages:  2007  : 2006
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