Damascene, Old Bush Vines Semillon other_regions earth and abundant floral influences

earth and abundant floral influences

good depth at the core and a pinpoint mousse

A subtly spiced and notably ripe red and blue pinot fruit nose that evidences touches of anise and earth gives way to detailed and tension-filled medium-bodied flavors that possess a lovely mineral streak on the balanced

single-parcel bottlings the winery has begun releasing over the last dozen years or so

ultra spicy finish

Damascene, Old Bush Vines Semillon other_regions earth and abundant floral influencesHailing from vines planted in 1942 and 1962, the 2023 Smillon Franschhoek suffered some sunburn that had to be sorted out, so there is less quantity this year. Matured for 11 months in oval Austrian vats with zero malo (like the previous vintage), this expresses the variety with stylevery well defined and quite mineral driven. The palate is precise with a silver bead of acidity. A touch of white pepper and wilted white flowers gradually builds toward