Mount Pleasant Single Vineyard 'Lovedale' Semillon 2017

***95 Points, Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards***

***James Halliday Top 100 Wines***

Country: Australia Region: New South Wales - Hunter Valley 

Varietal: Semillon Vintage: 2017

Colour: White Style: Dry 

Producer: Mount Pleasant Winery

Description:  

Mount Pleasant is one of the “OG” Hunter producers, founded over a century ago by the pioneering Maurice O’Shea (now there’s a fine Irish name). He spent six years in France studying and then lecturing in viticulture, before bringing this knowledge and expertise back to Australia. Mount Pleasant have four heritage vineyards. In 1945 Maurice bought Rosehill vineyard, identified as being extremely well suited to Shiraz, and Lovedale, which was mainly planted with Semillon. Today Lovedale is regarded by many as the finest Semillon vineyard in Australia.

Tasting Note:  

Beautiful nose, glowing with life. Classic toast aromas and lime marmalade with touches of cider and savoury herbs. Soft textured palate, with a long nutty finish.