Tasting Notes
This old vine Semillon is sourced from the Gallasch Vineyard in Ebenezer, planted in 1926 with the unique "Madeira" clone of Semillon. Custodianship of this vineyard has been maintained by numerous generations of the Gallasch family since early last century. There, considered and intuitive growers play "the long game"; their observant, receptive nature giving them a great understanding of their land and vines. It is hard county but the results are outstanding Semillon, Grenache and Shiraz, the latter regularly playing a part in Penfold's Grange.
Pete notes that the weak, sandy top soils over hard clay base delivers low yields that mature very early in the season providing freshness and full flavour with fantastic natural acidity. The Semillon was hand harvested, cold macerated on skins prior to fermentation with indigenous yeasts in seasoned French oak and acacia barriques, and spent eight months on lees prior to bottling without filtration. Expect lots of racy lemon curd and subtle lanolin notes and a wonderful crunchy driven vibrant freshness from woe to go. This will develop into something beautifully textured and complex with time but is also so delicious now. As with all Pete Schell whites don't serve them too cold and give them plenty of aeration when they are young. - Distributor Note
Spinifex Wines is a leading, innovative producer in the Barossa Valley, Australia, founded in 2001 by the husband-and-wife team of Peter Schell and Magali Gely. They are celebrated as part of the "New Barossa" movement, known for crafting elegant, character-driven wines with a strong focus on French (particularly Rhône Valley) varietals and a European sensibility.
Their winemaking philosophy is centered on minimal intervention and expressing a true "sense of place". Grapes are sourced from a network of dedicated growers across both the warmer Barossa and cooler Eden Valleys, utilizing old vine material (some over 100 years old) to achieve concentrated flavors while maintaining freshness and balance. In the winery, they employ partial or full wild yeast fermentation, use minimal new oak (preferring large, seasoned French oak barrels and stainless steel/concrete tanks), and focus on sustainable vineyard practices.
Spinifex produces a diverse range of wines, with key blends and single-varietals including the flagship red blend 'Esprit' (Grenache, Mataro, Shiraz), the lighter 'Papillon' (Cinsault, Grenache), and the white blend 'Lola' (Semillon, Clairette, Ugni Blanc). They are highly regarded for their ability to blend the richness of Barossa fruit with elegance and finesse, offering wines that are both complex and highly drinkable.
| Product Type | Wine White Semillon |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Sub Region | Barossa Valley |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |