Annie's Lane Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 750mL (Case of 6)

Annie's Lane Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 750mL (Case of 6)

Viticulture
The 2013/2014 season experienced extreme conditions on several fronts. Winter period proved to be warmer than average. Temperatures were quite inconsistent through late Spring causing poor set . Summer brought numerous heat spikes with 12 days over 40 degrees Celsius and an average of 33 degrees Celsius within the first 40 days of 2014. After some useful rain periods through the Winter, Spring brought very dry weather with total rainfall well below average. This trend followed into Summer until mid February when tropical moisture delivered approximately 100mm of rain in less than 4 days. This rainfall filled soil profiles and gave the vines a much needed boost .

Winemaking
This wine is a blend of Semillon (88%) and Sauvignon Blanc (12%). Vineyard parcels were crushed and fermented separately. These parcels were predominantly matured in stainless steel to retain the wine's fresh fruit characters. A small portion was barrel matured in seasoned French oak barrels and large format vat to add texture and complexity