Vasse Felix Cane Cut Semillon 2017 375ml

This wine is made from Semillon using the cane cut method, where each fruiting cane is detached from the vine and the bunches are left hanging in the autumn breeze until the fruit has dried and concentrated in flavour and sugar. It is labour intensive and yields very little wine, which is why cane cut bottlings tend to be small releases.

The colour is golden straw with a green tinge. The nose is an enticing perfume, super clean, with delicate Turkish floss, mango ice cream, honeysuckle and dried ocean shells. The palate seems light and delicate at first, yet the acidity and sugar power are so beautifully intertwined that they feel refreshing and dance lightly on your tongue. It is succulent while refined, and the floral length stimulates a desire for more.

Serve it well chilled in small pours, with fruit tarts, blue cheese or a rich pate at the end of a meal.