Damascene, Semillon, Franschhoek, South Africa 2018

The vineyards for this wine were planted in 1942 and 1962, with the majority of fruit coming from the latter. A blend of 86% Semillon Blanc and 14% Semillon Gris, it has bright aromas of mandarin and white blossom, honeyed stone fruit and a savoury lanolin note. The crystalline palate is creamy and round with pithy grapefruit joining apricot and peach, along with crushed stone and toasted hazelnut. Taut acidity and a long, oily finish.