Semillon

Question 0

Semillon vigor

Answer 0

Moderate

Question 1

Semillon soils

Answer 1

Gravel and calcareous based oils

Question 2

Semillon pest/disease susceptibility

Answer 2

Rot

Question 3

Semillon yields

Answer 3

Moderately high

Question 4

What is semillon most famous for

Answer 4

Sauternes

Question 5

When is semillon harvested in Australia

Answer 5

Early 10% alcohol

Question 6

How does semillon age

Answer 6

Very well

Even without oak influence

Question 7

Style of semillon in warmer climates when fully ripe

Answer 7

High alcohol
High extract
Low aroma
Low acidity

Question 8

Hunter valley semillon sight/aroma/flavors descriptors

Answer 8

Straw/green 
Med minus concentration
Lemon tart green apple pear
Honeysuckle
Slightly grassy, hay, savory herbs, honey, browned toast, Lana cotta
High stoniness
No oak

Question 9

Hunter valley semillon structure descriptors

Answer 9

Dry
Med minus body
High acidity
Med minus to med alcohol

Question 10

Semillon Sauternes descriptors sight/aromas/flavors

Answer 10

Gold
High concentration
Stewed apples peach marmalade dried apricot sweet citrus, tropical fruit
Honeysuckle orange blossom
Honey, candied pineapple, hazelnuts, gingerbread
Med to high minerality, mushroom truffle notes
Mod to high use of new French oak

Question 11

Semillon sauternes structure descriptors

Answer 11

Dessert sweet
Full body
Med plus acidity
Med plus alcohol