The perfect afternoon treat.
Complex aromas of apple, baking spice and river rock opens to a fresh and surprisingly textured white wine. Goes through layers of fresh fruit and pastry notes on the palate that makes for a wine to enjoy over the course of the afternoon, or with any type of cooked or fresh shellfish.

66% Sauvignon Blanc, 34% Semillon
Whole-cluster pressed and wild fermented
Smillon was matured in neutral French oak, Sauvignon Blanc in tank, for 18 months before being blended in tank.
Bottled without fining or filtration on it’s natural lees.

Residual Sugar:
New label art by Michael McGregor

Tasting notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication: Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: 66% Sauvignon Blanc, 34% Semillon
Vineyard: Ed Hughes Vineyard and Alex Reuthers Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.2%
Residual Sugar: <2.0g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 665 cases

Style snapshot: Bordeaux-inspired blend, light and minerally, with lemongrass, lanolin, and citrus. Crisp, dry, and saline a dream with briny seafood and delicate creamy cheeses.

Appearance: Bright, golden straw in colour
Nose: Spicy, lemongrass and lanolin on the nose
Palate: Light-bodied, leesy, crisply dry, minerally, lemony flavour. Bordeaux style.

Serving temperature: 810 C
Drinking window: Now 2025
Quality: Drink now. (89)

Food Pairing: seared halibut with lemon beurre blanc and sauted spinach, asparagus, pea & tarragon risotto, fresh-shucked PEI oysters with mignonette, triple-cream Brie (ripe and oozy), citrus pavlova with passionfruit curd.