Woodstock Botrytis Semillon is a celebrated dessert wine from the McLaren Vale region, crafted exclusively from Semillon grapes that have been naturally infected with Botrytis cinerea, or Noble Rot. This beneficial fungus concentrates the sugars in the grapes, resulting in a wine with exceptional sweetness and viscosity. The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its vibrant fruit characteristics, followed by maturation in French oak barrels, which imparts nuanced vanilla and spice notes. Woodstock Wines has a longstanding reputation for producing high-quality botrytis wines that are both opulent and balanced. This wine has received accolades for its harmony between sweetness and acidity and is an elegant example of Australian winemaking at its finest.

Varietal: Semillon

Appearance: Bright golden amber with a luminous, glossy sheen.

Nose: Aromas of dried apricots, honey, quince, and subtle hints of orange blossom and vanilla.

Palate: Rich and luxurious with pronounced flavors of marmalade, apricots, and honey. The mouthfeel is luscious with balanced acidity that cuts through the sweetness, leading to a long, lingering finish with notes of citrus peel and spice.

Ideal Pairings: Cheese (blue cheese, Roquefort), desserts (fruit tarts, crème brûlée)

Harvesting Methods: Manual harvesting, allowing for selection of fully botrytized grapes.

Residual Sugar: 200 g/L

ABV: 11.0%

Total Acidity: 7.5 g/L

pH: 3.4

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