Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon

0.75L | 14.0%

39 , 9 5

Semillon

Benguela Cove

Aantal

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Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026

Ready to drink 2026 - 2035

Past peak After 2035

Aromas

Sweet peas Lemongrass Quince Orange blossom Green plums

Food Pairing

White fish Shellfish Asparagus

Vintage Report

The 2022 vintage in South Africa is rated with an excellent score of 92 points on the Parker scale. The wines from this year show high quality, but are still quite closed in their youth and need time to fully develop.

This wine is both ethereal and impressive. It seduces with complex aromas and a remarkable freshness on the palate. This award-winning Semillon is made from a single 0.9-hectare vineyard that performs exceptionally well every year. The location of this vineyard and the daily temperature range significantly influence the varietal's definition and style. And with great success.

The craftsmanship of Benguela Cove

Benguela Cove is located in the Walker Bay subregion, just an hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport. Situated on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon, the area teems with birdlife and natural flora and fauna, with the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon. The estate, which comprises 70 hectares of vines, was purchased in 2013 by entrepreneur Penny Streeter. The estate has been recognized for its craftsmanship, led by experienced cellar master Johann Fourie. The Catalina Semillon is named after the long-lived Flying Boat that was leased to the Royal Air Force during World War II and operated from the Bot River Lagoon. The Catalina was used for coastal patrols and air support. The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted in the cellar. Destemming and crushing are followed by two hours of skin contact. The juice is settled for 48 hours, racked, and inoculated with a select yeast strain. Eighty percent of the wine is fermented in barrel and aged for nine months to add texture and complexity. The remaining component is fermented in tank at low temperatures to allow for maximum fruit and varietal expression. Finally, the wine is aged for nine months in French oak barrels, half of which are new.

The smell and taste of Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon

The Catalina Semillon is pale yellow in color and has an enchanting aroma with complex flavors of sweet peas, lemongrass, quince, orange blossom, and green plums. The wine is well-balanced. A small piece of Benguela Cove's masterpiece with excellent fruit intensity and vibrant acidity.

Product details

Availability	Only 2 in stock!
Alcohol content	14.0%
Vintage	2022
Size	0.75L
Region	Western Cape
Sub-region	Walker Bay
Land	South Africa
Producer	Benguela Cove
Varietal(s)	Semillon
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c