Shannon
Triangle Block
Sémillon from Elgin, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Shannon
Shannon Vineyards is an Elgin producer focused on cool-climate wines shaped by careful viticulture and site expression. Known especially for Pinot Noir, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, Shannon produces precise South African wines that reflect the freshness and restraint of the Elgin Valley.
Description
The focus of this wine is based on a vineyard component arising from unique low yielding Table Mountain Sandstone soils. Using natural yeasts, Shannon Semillon expresses a very distinctive musky nose combining ginger, quinine, lime zest, cardamom in a minerally and flinty style. The naturally fermented Semillon, matured on the lees, provides a fuller mouth feel and adds to the complexity of the wine. It is round on entry, then dense and concentrated in the middle, with a saline element giving the spice and citrus flavors a tactile feel that reminded one of an Old World version of this grape. This wine was vinified in a style that enhances the aging potential of Semillon.
Food Pairing
Enjoy with sea scallops served with orange and fennel drizzled over with a balsamic dressing.
