Estate Range

2012 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

  • $24.00

Our Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is made for drinking in its youth when the fruit is fresh and bright.

The aromatics and tangy intensity of Sauvignon Blanc are complemented by the lifted citrus fruit aromas, palate weight and texture of the Semillon. Together they create a wine with lifted perfume, tight persistent flavour, subtle texture and refreshing acidity that finishes crisp and dry.


Nose

Lifted aromatics of tropical fruits with citrus pith and hints of white stone fruit.


Palate

A vibrant blend with fresh fruit flavours of citrus and tropical fruits. A small component of barrel fermentation and some lees contact offers additional complexity and texture to the palate, finishing with a clean crisp natural acidity.


Goes well with

The versatile structure of this wine enables it to work well with many foods. It is a perfect match with market-fresh fish from the Voyager Estate restaurant.

Harvest Date

19th February 2012

Bottling Date

6th August 2012

Cellaring

Drink Now


  • The 2012 vintage has produced a classic example of this quintessential Margaret River blend. Comprising 63% Sauvignon Blanc and 37% Semillon, the wine is pale straw green in colour and displays vibrant aromas of tropical fruits, citrus pith and hints of white nectarine. The palate reveals a wonderful purity of fruit, showing fresh, crisp flavours of citrus, gooseberry and banana passionfruit. A small component of barrel fermentation provides additional complexity and texture to the palate of this perfectly balanced wine. Made for drinking whilst young and fresh, this wine has a lovely long, crisp and dry finish.

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  • "Such a consistent Margaret River wine, the ol’ Voyager Estate Sav Sem...Smells great the moment your pour it; cut grass, passionfruit, thistle, citrus and herbs. Aromatics as defined and delineated as a body that belongs on a beach. Then it lifts a notch again as it slides into the mouth. Layered textures of wax and cream caress and coax the palate while a slightly bitter, salty finish lingers like a kiss.” Rating: 94 points
    Jeremy Pringle, www.winewilleatitself.com

    "Nailed it again. There are a few more reliable Margaret River SBS/SSBs than the Voyager, and even in the very early (most varieties were picked 2-3 weeks earlier than usual) 2012 vintage Voyager have managed to balance fruit ripeness and acidity. Cut grass, limes, lemongrass. It’s a wine driven by acidity and quite early picked snappy fruit, though with the limes and melon drive of Semillon through the middle. Fresh and grapefruity, this is perhaps a little tighter and leaner (early picked no doubt) than in some other vintages but still refreshes. Hot day satisfaction with texture to go. Easy recommendation."

    Rating: 92 points

    Andrew Graham, www.ozwinereview.com


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  • 4/5
    Tony Love, Adelaide Advertiser, 5 December 2012

    94 points
    Jeremy Pringle, www.winewilleatitself.com 

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