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2008 Eagle Vale Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Margaret River, Western Australia,
AUSTRALIA
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen
Minimum 12 bottles
Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2009-2010)
ABV: 13%
Closure: Screw Cap
Retasted 08/10/2008:
Bright pale straw colour with water like hue. The nose displays green bean grassy capsicum top notes followed by some unripe gooseberry. The palate displays flavours of gooseberry and tropical fruits with a green bean overlay. Clean dry finish with aftertaste of gooseberry, citrus and green bean.
Drink now (2010).
Alc 13.0%
Tightly wound citrus bouquet with a hint of pea-pod and straw; lively palate, with real focus and drive, and a generous core of sweet fruit; long and very even. Screwcap.
13% alc. Drink 2013 Date Tasted Mar 09
Rating 94
James Halliday – The Australian Wine Companion
Bright pale straw colour with water like hue. The nose displays green bean grassy capsicum top notes followed by some unripe gooseberry. The palate displays flavours of gooseberry and tropical fruits with a green bean overlay. Clean dry finish with aftertaste of gooseberry, citrus and green bean.
Drink now (2010).
Alc 13.0%
Pale straw colour with a tinge of green and water like hue. The nose displays lifted herbaceous grassy characters followed by a touch of capsicum and spice. The palate also displays strong green vegative flavours of herbaceous freshly cut grass, citrus and spice. Clean crisp dry finish with herbaceous grassy citrus and spice aftertaste. A very green herbaceous example.
Drink over the next 12 months (2009-2010)
13.0% Alc
Tightly wound citrus bouquet with a hint of pea-pod and straw; lively palate, with real focus and drive, and a generous core of sweet fruit; long and very even. Screwcap.
13% alc. Drink 2013 Date Tasted Mar 09
Rating 94
James Halliday – The Australian Wine Companion