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Hellfire Bay Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
Producer
The Hellfire Bay wines are made at Plantagenet by John Durham with fruit sourced from various vineyards in Western Australia...
Legend says that the first white settlers arriving in Western Australia believed they were sailing through the gates of hell as they watched St. Elmo’s fire light up the sky above them. As they prayed for mercy, they named the area Hellfire Bay
Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc for this wine was sourced from the Great Southern (40%) and 32% from Pemberton while the Semillon was sourced from the Blackwood and Geographe regions in the south west of Western Australia. All vines are vertically trained, irrigated to maintain healthy canopies and grow on predominantly well drained gravel loam soils.
Vintage Information
The 2009 vintage was similar to the 2008 but with smaller crop yields. A dry February and March then allowed flavours to intensify in a relatively disease and pestilence free environment. Mild sunny days were the norm during veraison though there were a few typically chilly days scattered throughout the growing season.
Tasting Notes
Fragrant lemongrass and gooseberry notes with pronounced citrus blossom and lemon rind overtones. A supple juicy mid palate, with delicious racy lemon and grapefruit flavours and a minerally counterpoint. Lovely balance, harmonious and round, finishing with crisp clean finish and lasting flavour.
| Vintage |
2009 |
| Grape varieties |
68% Sauvignon Blanc
28% Semillon
4% Riesling |
| Region |
Great Southern, Western Australia |
| Winemaker |
John Durham |
| Closure |
Stelvin |
| Alcohol (ABV) |
12.8% |
