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16½/20
Hester Creek Terra Unica Semillon 2018
Golden Mile Bench, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSemillon is rarely seen in the Okanagan and most often pops up only in blends with sauvignon blanc, which is a shame. These vines were planted in 1997/1998 on Hester Creek's home vineyards on Golden Mile Bench. Whole berry pressed, this fermented long and cool in stainless steel (with a small amount in French oak) before ageing four months in the same vessels. There's a lovely restraint to this wine, and though comfortably plump in its medium-bodied frame, there's a whip of lemony acidity to sharpen the edges. Apple, lemon, grapefruit, quince and bright lime curd stream along the palate to a snappy tangerine finish. The acidity here gobbles up the 7g/l RS without issue. More of this, please, BC.Tasted: 21 March 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $22.95 | 750ml | Bench Club Members only |
Grape: SémillonCSPC: 641274UPC: 626990222088
