Xanadu Exmoor Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015
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Pale straw with slight green tinge. The vibrant bouquet exhibits intense guava and passionfruit characters, with dried herbs and hints of lemon sherbet in the background. Medium bodied, the lively palate offers freshly squeezed citrus flavors combined with passionfruit, tropical fruits and a touch of spice. An easy drinking ‘Classic’ Margaret River wine style with wonderful purity – fruit driven, honest and lip-smacking with crisp acidity and a clean refreshing finish. A ‘drink now’ style - best consumed while bright and youthful.
Blend: 76% Sauvignon Blanc 24% Semillon
Sometimes light and crisp, other times rich and creamy, Bordeaux White Blends typically consist of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Often, a small amount of Muscadelle or Sauvignon Gris is included for added intrigue. Popularized in Bordeaux, the blend is often mimicked throughout the New World. Somm Secret—Sauternes and Barsac are usually reserved for dessert, but they can be served before, during or after a meal. Try these sweet wines as an aperitif with jamón ibérico, oysters with a spicy mignonette or during dinner alongside hearty Alsatian sausage.
Home to some of Australia’s most elegant and long-lived red and white wines, Margaret River is situated in the farthest reaches of Western Australia. Relatively warm and dry, the region is cooled by breezes from the Indian Ocean. Margaret River takes some inspiration from Bordeaux, producing top-quality Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux Blends with firm structure, mouthwatering acidity, balanced alcohol and notes of herbs and spice. For white wines, refreshing blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon as well as complex, age-worthy Chardonnays are regional specialties.