Fletcher Estate Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc

Made by the very experienced Brian Fletcher. I sometimes struggle with these blends, especially when SB dominant, finding the SB flavours too much in the tropical fruit spectrum and overpowering the Semillon. Happy to say not the case here! A subdued nose initially, almost seems more Sem than SB, with citrus and fresh young (acidic) pineapple. The palate is bright and fresh but also juicy – not at all tropical or sweet – with predominantly citrus plus some gooseberry and …