Although it is one of Australia’s foundation grape varieties, Semillon remains largely ignored by the drinking public. Much is the pity, as dry Semillon can be delicious. While the Australia’s flagship Semillons come from the Hunter Valley, there are some very good wines from the Barossa Valley.
As a general rule, Barossa Semillon tends to be slightly fuller in body and earlier maturing than examples from the Hunter. When Semillon is as good as this bottle, it is one of the best wine values from anywhere. It does help that David Franz, the man behind the label, has a strong bloodline in the Barossa Valley. He is, in fact, the son of one Peter Lehmann.
As to the wine, it is completely and utterly delicious, and an absolute steal at under $25 per bottle. If anyone thinks that all Australian wine is over the top, high alcohol and confected, they just need to try a glass or two of good Semillon.
2014 DAVID FRANZ LONG GULLY ROAD SEMILLON
Producer: David Franz
Variety: Semillon
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 11.2%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $24.00
Date tasted: 31 October 2016
Tasting Note:
Bright greenish yellow. Attractive nose of grapefruit pith, candied preserved lemon and candle wax. Dry, medium bodied, bright and lively; grapefruit zest, lemon citrus and crab apple. Very attractive wine. Long on the palate. Will develop well over the medium term.
Score: 17.5/20
As a general rule, Barossa Semillon tends to be slightly fuller in body and earlier maturing than examples from the Hunter. When Semillon is as good as this bottle, it is one of the best wine values from anywhere. It does help that David Franz, the man behind the label, has a strong bloodline in the Barossa Valley. He is, in fact, the son of one Peter Lehmann.
As to the wine, it is completely and utterly delicious, and an absolute steal at under $25 per bottle. If anyone thinks that all Australian wine is over the top, high alcohol and confected, they just need to try a glass or two of good Semillon.
2014 DAVID FRANZ LONG GULLY ROAD SEMILLONProducer: David Franz
Variety: Semillon
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 11.2%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $24.00
Date tasted: 31 October 2016
Tasting Note:
Bright greenish yellow. Attractive nose of grapefruit pith, candied preserved lemon and candle wax. Dry, medium bodied, bright and lively; grapefruit zest, lemon citrus and crab apple. Very attractive wine. Long on the palate. Will develop well over the medium term.
Score: 17.5/20
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