Escapades Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC Type Dry white wine Origin Coastal Region Grape Variety 70% Semillon 30% Sauvignon Blanc Description Harvested in the early morning from selected mountain side slopes in the Stellenbosch and Franschoek areas – both renowned for specializing in these varieties. A delightful and complex combination of old vine Semillon married with mountain top Sauvignon Blanc, which shows ripe aromas of Cape gooseberry marmalade and flint enhanced by flavors of melon and cashew nut with a long mineral finish. This wine can by enjoyed with seafood, paella or antipasti. Winemaker’s note The grapes are hand sorted and then destemmed before gentle pressing. The Sauvignon Blanc was fermented at cool temperature in stainless steel tanks to retain freshness while the Semillon was fermented in 225 liter new French oak barrels for 6 weeks to enhance complexity and richness. The wine can be stored for 3-5 years. Awards: - John Platters Guide 2014 - 4 stars (2013) - International Wine Challenge Tranche 1 2014 - Silver (2013) - The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 Bronze (2013) - Mundus Vini 2013 - Gold (2012) - Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2013 - Silver (2012) - International Wine Challenge 2013 - Silver (2012) - Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2013 - Silver (2012) - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 - Silver (2012) - Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 - Bronze (2012)

Contact: [email protected] Escapade Winery (Pty) Ltd, P O Box 99, Somerset Mall 7137, South Africa