TASTING NOTES 2013 IMPOSTER SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLON

TASTING NOTES
2013 IMPOSTER
SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLON
The Evolution Range
The wines in this range are intended to be approachable styles of wine that are ideally
suited to casual get-togethers and offer exceptional value for money. Whilst drinking
well upon release they still have great aging potential and follow the Hemera Estate
principle of ‘Intensity, Structure and Elegance’. Fruit driven and full of flavour these
wines over deliver on quality.
Vintage Conditions
The 2013 vintage saw very low rainfall in the winter and spring leading up to fruit
ripening. This resulted in small berry and bunch formation and the commencement of
vintage early than the average. The smaller berries produced intense flavours in all
varieties and slightly higher than normal sugar levels at harvest. The resultant wines
have pure varietal flavours and excellent mouth-feel and length to the palate.
Winemaking
Once the grapes have been identified to be of optimum ripeness the parcels are
brought into the winery where they are gently crushed into the air bag press. Only the
‘free-run’ juice and the earliest stages of the pressing cycle are used in this wine as
they contain the purest fruit flavours. The fermentation took place at the cool
temperature of 10-14 degrees for maximum fruit retention. Carefully blending of the
separate wines occurs just after the fermentation.
Tasting Evaluation
The ‘Imposter’ is blend of aromatic and delicate Sauvignon Blanc, melded with the
intensity and richness of Semillon. This provides a lifted aroma displaying tropical
fruits, gooseberries and citrus. The palate abounds with lemon curd, lychees and fresh
mandarins with persistent length and the Semillon providing a luscious mid palate to
support the abundant fruit flavours.
Technical Notes
Varietal composition: 55% Sauvignon Blanc 45% Semillon
Region (GI): Barossa Valley
Winemaker: Alex Peel
Alcohol: 13%
pH:
TA:
Cellaring Potential:
For wholesale enquiries contact Sharyn Bobridge M: 0411 316 267 E:sharyn@hemeraestate.com.au
1516 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch 5351 P: (08) 8524 4033