Cookoothama Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
We make the Cookoothama Sauvignon Blanc Semillon using two parts. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes come from Margaret River in WA, where as the Semillon from the Riverina in regional New South Wales.
Harvested in the early hours of the morning, our parcels were destemmed and chilled to 5°C to maintain vibrancy and freshness. After overnight skin contact, the fruit was top loaded into a membrane press, ahead of inoculation with specific yeast strains that promote volatile thiols and polysaccharide production. Fermentation of the Sauvignon Blanc was undertaken at low temperatures, in stainless steel vats to maximize aromatic retention, whilst the Semillon was fermented in seasoned oak barrels to enhance mouth feel and texture. The parcels aged sur lie for a further 4 months, before racking, blending and bottling.
Matt Nugan’s Notes On This Wine
The Cookoothama ‘SBS’ is one of our most popular wines in the Cookoothama range and my white wine drinking friends just love it. And what’s not to love? The Sauvignon Blanc comes from the high-altitude King Valley region which is just perfect for Sauvignon Blanc.
When our winemakers make this beauty, they do their best to promote the aromatics and to create great ‘mouth feel’. The Sauvignon Blanc parcel is chilled to 5˚C for 24 hours on skins, then they use specially selected yeasts followed by gentle bag pressing to make the magic happen. Whilst the Semillon is fermented in neutral aged barrels to further enhance mouthfeel and texture.
Do yourself a favour and give this one a crack.
Winemakers Comments
Pale straw in appearance with a youthful green hue. Vibrant aromas of snow pea, passion fruit and lemon grass, that leads to a fresh and lively palate of guava, kiwifruit and a lime zest finish.
Wine & Food Match
This wine lends itself perfectly to a variety of seafood and poultry dishes. Alternatively, it’s a great pre-dinner tipple.
Cookoothama Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Cookoothama, “cook-a-tharma” is the Aboriginal word meaning ‘fertile land’. The hands on the label pay tribute to the pioneers who have lived and cultivated the land spread out along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River transforming it into the prosperous, fertile land it is today.
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- Grape
Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
- Location
Margaret River & Riverina
- Food Pairing
Seafood & Poultry dishes
- Harvested
March
- Alcohol Percentage
12.5
- Serving Temperature
10
- Vegan Friendly
Yes
Cookoothama Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
We make the Cookoothama Sauvignon Blanc Semillon using two parts. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes come from Margaret River in WA, where as the Semillon from the Riverina in regional New South Wales.
Harvested in the early hours of the morning, our parcels were destemmed and chilled to 5°C to maintain vibrancy and freshness. After overnight skin contact, the fruit was top loaded into a membrane press, ahead of inoculation with specific yeast strains that promote volatile thiols and polysaccharide production. Fermentation of the Sauvignon Blanc was undertaken at low temperatures, in stainless steel vats to maximize aromatic retention, whilst the Semillon was fermented in seasoned oak barrels to enhance mouth feel and texture. The parcels aged sur lie for a further 4 months, before racking, blending and bottling.
Matt Nugan’s Notes On This Wine
The Cookoothama ‘SBS’ is one of our most popular wines in the Cookoothama range and my white wine drinking friends just love it. And what’s not to love? The Sauvignon Blanc comes from the high-altitude King Valley region which is just perfect for Sauvignon Blanc.
When our winemakers make this beauty, they do their best to promote the aromatics and to create great ‘mouth feel’. The Sauvignon Blanc parcel is chilled to 5˚C for 24 hours on skins, then they use specially selected yeasts followed by gentle bag pressing to make the magic happen. Whilst the Semillon is fermented in neutral aged barrels to further enhance mouthfeel and texture.
Do yourself a favour and give this one a crack.
Winemakers Comments
Pale straw in appearance with a youthful green hue. Vibrant aromas of snow pea, passion fruit and lemon grass, that leads to a fresh and lively palate of guava, kiwifruit and a lime zest finish.
Wine & Food Match
This wine lends itself perfectly to a variety of seafood and poultry dishes. Alternatively, it’s a great pre-dinner tipple.
