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"89/100 from Robert Parkers Wine Advocate “The Sauvignon Semillon blend is produced as a style to age with the blend usually consisting of about70-80% Sauvignon Blanc and the Semillon proportion being barrel fermented. The 2009 Sauvignon Semillon offers pronounced notes of ripe apple, waxy lemons, lanolin, pink grapefruit and green guava with a hint of damp slate. Medium bodied with a nice bit of silkiness to the texture, it has a good backbone of high acid and plenty of expressive citrus and yeasty flavors, finishing long. Drink it now to 2016+. “
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96/100 from James Halliday "This wine has no oak influence, unlike Mentelle’s barrel-fermented Wallcliffe. Light straw-green, it has an extra measure of intensity and drive, with an array of flavours ranging from grassy pea pod to citrus, and ultimately a touch of tropical fruit; the length is a given, likewise the balance. Drink to 2013."
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Probably the best N.Z. semillon we've tried. Stunning 90/100 from Parkers Wine Advocate "The 2007 Hille Vineyard Marlborough Semillon gives a grassy, herbaceous nose over notes of lemongrass and crushed rocks. Dry, very herbal and stony on the palate with crisp acid and medium body, it has a long earthy finish. Drink this one now through 2013. "
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Alluviales second commercial release of this Sauvignon/ Semillon. Now made by David Rammonteu ( son of a Pyrenees winemaker and also consultant winemaker to Aullviales first owner, American Mark Blake ) and his partner, Kate Galloway ( chief winemaker at Alpha Domus ) . Made with that French mineral twist we often search for but rarely find. Only 1200 bottles were made from the free draining, elevated river terraces on the banks of the Ngaruroro River- which also has cooler temperatures and a lonnger growing season essential for Sauvignon Blanc. 'A complex and fragrant wine combining fresh fruit flavours, mineral notes and subtle, spicy oak with a rich texture and well-balanced acidity." Another stunning Alluviale wine
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Another fantastic dessert wine- full bottle. Wine Spectator scores this 94-97/100- "Dried apricot and citrus fruit aromas follow through to a full body, with a very sweet and intense palate. Finishes with lots of fruit and spicy nutmeg character" and Decanter 1720 - "Excellent ultra-ripe peach and melon aromas, clear, pure, rich, complex, very Barsac, with the nice acidity linked to the village. Very well made and surely magnificent value for money."
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"This is an (as yet) undiscovered gem sourced from old vines around Fargues. It is blessed with a fragrant, lifted nose of pineapple, apple-blossom, rosewater and yellow flowers all with exceptionally fine definition. The palate has a vibrant entry that immediately grabs your attention: good acidity and balance. Fresh vibrant fruit with great clarity towards the lime leaf, lemon zest and honey tinged finish. This is so very pretty and caressing. Delectable"92-94/100 Parker
500 ml bottle
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PRICE IS THE ALL UP FINAL LANDED COST INCLUSIVE OF GST"Very deep golden, with great tension and excitement and some green streaks, with layers of botrytis over them. Full and deep with intense botrytis. Great stuff! Unspittable, dried apricots (though so much richer than a Tokaji) and great acidity. Date tasted 1st April 2010. Drink 2017-2032."
Score: 19/20 Jancis Robinson MW,
"There is a lot happening on the nose, a basket of tropical fruits enriched by caramelized orange peel and apricots. The fleshy richness of the mid palate is well balanced by freshness, just a hint of grapefruit. Sweet powerful flavours come through towards the finish leaving a mouthful of rich, ripe fruit. Drink 2022-2050."
Score: 91-93/100 Derek Smedley MW
"Glorious wine, as great as any first growth, with the same intensity and immediate perception of the vintage quality and character. For the owner, and I share his enthusiasm, the best ever. "Score: 18.5/20 Farr Vintners
"There is a little SO2 on the nose at the moment. The palate is well balanced with a citric entry, touches of apricot and lime, tightly coiled towards the finish with the acidity slicing through the viscous honey fruit with a touch of Tropicana. Again, this is a very focused, tensile Sauternes with beguiling clarity."
Score: 92-94/100 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The Chateau d’Arche has a seductive bouquet that opens teasingly with each swirl of the glass, with pure aromas of honey, quince and a tang of marmalade. The palate has a vibrant, racy opening with superb acidity that has more energy than it knows what to do with! It is threaded through with pure citrus fruits complemented by apricot and white peach that leads to a defined the crisp, focused, tensile finish. This is an impressive Chateau d’Arche. Drink 2015-2030.92-94 Parker
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