McHenry Hohnen Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009

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David Hohnen is well-known in the wine industry for his development of both the Cape Mentelle and Cloudy Bay brands, and has forged a formidable reputation as a pioneer and innovator. His latest wine venture is in partnership with his brother-in-law Murray McHenry, his daughter Freya and her partner, winemaker Ryan Walsh. They have planted a wide range of alternative varieties from southern France and Spain which are proving to be well suited to the area. In 2007, David Hohnen received the inaugural Len Evans award for Leadership.

TASTING NOTES

The majority of fruit was sourced from contract growers within the Margaret River region. Sauvignon Blanc comes from the cooler southern part, contributing some firm, natural acidity. Semillon, from more northerly vineyards, provides lifted fruit aromatics and palate weight.

A lifted nose mixed of honeysuckle, boxwood and sweet gooseberry pulp is bought to balance with lime zest and cut slate. In the foreground there is explosive freshness from sweet snap peas whilst the broad mid-palate smacks of orange pawpaw. Aligned on a thin line of citrus acid through to its mineral finish, this is our best varietal blend of the duo yet.