Semillon

Question 1

Characteristics

Answer 1

moderate to warm climate
young wines have simple primary flavors of apple, lemon and grass.
Depending on ripeness, can be medium to high acidity, light to full body

Question 2

Important regions

Answer 2

Bordeaux AOC - SAUTERNES - grapes that have been concentrated by botrytis/noble rot.

Barossa Valley- full bodied and oaked

Hunter Valley - distinctive dry style, light body, low alcohol. grapes harvested early in warm climate - high acid, lower sugar, unoaked

Question 3

Blends

Answer 3

commonly blended with Sauvignon Blanc to make dry and sweet wines

Adds body and ageing potential