1999 Chain of Ponds Semillon

Bright, pale straw colour. The nose is subtle with delicate oak aroma combined with tropical fruits and a hint of cut grass. On the palate delicate flavours of tropical fruit and yeast lees combine with subtle oak and a trace of honeycombe on the back palate.Good weight and depth, followed by tropical fruit, honeycombe, oak and yeast lees aftertaste. Cellar 2-3 years.

Retasted September 2000

An impressive barrel ferment Semillon, and arguably the best wine from the current releases.Brilliant pale straw colour, with a hint of green. Excellent nose, with aroma of nut, yeast lees and biscuit, showing unmistakable barrel ferment qualities. On the palate complex flavours emerge with secondary barrel ferment qualities pronounced. Nut, toasted oak, yeast lees with tropical fruit in the background make for a complex drinking experience, and just as you think that its - a hint of sherbet emerges. Excellent palate weight with long aftertaste of citrus, nut and butterscotch. Cellar 3-4 years.

RATING: 94/100

VALUE: XXXX/5