Highlands Road Estate
Semillon
Semillon from Elgin, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R90 nationwide
Highlands Road Estate
The owner of Highlands Road, Michael White, often jokes, when asked how it was that a Port Elizabeth attorney got to develop a wine estate from a run-down apple farm in cool climate Elgin, that it was a hobby that somehow got completely out of control. Having acquired the 26ha fruit farm in 2004, transformation commenced virtually immediately with vines being planted and then a production and barrel cellar, tasting room, and casual café with decks alongside the main dam being built in 2006 in time for the 2007 maiden vintage. In keeping with its philosophy of making top-end wine at realistic prices, Highlands Road Wines now produces a premium quality range of different Sauvignon Blancs, Semillon, a White Bordeaux-style blend, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah – all embracing the elegant, cool climate, fresh, fruit and minerality driven character so typical of Elgin, the coolest wine region in South Africa.
Description
Appearance: Light straw, with a hint of lime. Nose: Clean, fresh and herbal, hints of fruit, subtle roasted tones. Nettle mingles with hints of fresh fig, ripe apple and sea spray. Medium plus intensity. Palate: Dry but voluptuous. The fruit is prominent initially, with the fleshy fig following through and traces of sea vegetation overlaying the toasted almond from the subtle French oak. Satisfying and weighty middle palate, finishing generously.
Food Pairing
Serve chilled with fresh seafood, poultry, summer salads, as well as rich and creamy soups and pasta dishes.
