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| 2008 Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
I've not gone out of my way to taste WA Sem Savs (Semillon Sauvignon Blanc ) for a while and I'd forgotten how far away from the typical New Zealand Savvies (Sauvignon Blanc) in terms of taste they were. The Vasse Felix SSB ( see above) was thrillingly spicy and lean, the wine almost prickled me. The nose was really forward, the palate, lean and fresh almost peppery. I can only surmise it is the Semillon that is offering such zippy and linear notes, and it is also this grape that will allow the wine to age far better than a straight Sauvignon Blanc (SB). Grassy and lemony, it was refreshing and full of flavour, and should retail for around $22.
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