Hester Creek Estate Winery Semillon 2022

Coming from Block 12 of our historic Golden Mile Bench vineyard, the vines of our 2022 Storied Series Sémillon were planted in 1997 and 1998. The grapes for this small-lot wine were hand harvested and meticulously sorted before being gently whole cluster pressed. The free-run juice was settled for two days, then racked into stainless steel tanks for a 32-day-long fermentation at 12°C. Once fermentation was completed, this 2022 vintage was aged for four months on fine lees to develop a pleasing mouthfeel before being bottled on February 9th, 2023.

Our 2022 Storied Series Sémillon expresses a seamless complexity to delight the senses. Aromas of lemon balm greet the nose, with a touch of fresh herbs and a streak of minerality. The palate is driven by a crisp, citrus note, followed by a round mouthfeel of mild coconut and a lingering finish. Pair our 2022 Sémillon with a seafood dish of seared scallops and lemon prawns.