Coterie by Wildeberg Sauvignon, Semillon 2022

Semillon from Franschhoek is barrel fermented in 600 litre French and Austrian oak, then aged for 10 months in barrels. Sauvignon Blanc is fermented in stainless steel and kept on the gross lees for 10 months. Once the blend is decided, the wine is allowed to marry in tank for 6 weeks prior to coarse filtration and bottling. Semillon is aged in 36% new barrels, 44% 2nd fill, 20% stainless steel.

JD is making some cracking wines at the moment and I love the texture and balance of this wine: it offers the lovely inviting citrus notes but with the Semillon, pithy edginess and a touch of the oak makes this far from one dimensional and dull! Decanter silver medal winner. 13% vol.