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Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Semillon 2019
Cirillo Estate Wines

Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Semillon 2019

Sale price$43.99

— A lovely wine.
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— The oldest Semillon vineyard in the world.
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— Will go best with seafood, especially shellfish and dishes with cream sauces

Origin

South Australia Barossa Valley, Australia

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SKU: CAVS201910 UCAU
  • 95 Points
  • 94 Points
  • 93 Points
TASTING NOTES

This is the kind of wine that turns any dinner into a moment worth savoring. The 2019 Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Semillon is a true gem, sourced from the world’s oldest Semillon vineyard in Light Pass, Barossa. Its pale yellow color with a subtle green glow already hints at the freshness inside.

Bright lemongrass and delicate orange blossom jump out first, backed by a distinctive mineral edge that keeps things interesting. On your palate, it’s all about the playful balance of crisp acidity and a touch of sweetness, wrapped up in a sleek, textural finish that feels both light and purposeful.

Handpicked early and fermented without oak, this wine is all about purity and letting the vineyard’s unique personality shine.

Pair it with fresh shellfish or creamy seafood dishes and you’ve got yourself a celebration of Barossa’s heritage in a glass. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or sharing a special meal, this Semillon invites you to pause and truly savour the moment.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Lemon, Orange Marmalade, White Flowers
Palate: Petrol, Stonefruit, White Pepper
Food Pairings:
  • Asian
  • Fish
  • Shellfish

Classification: White

Variety: Semillon

Vintage: 2019

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Alcohol: 10.5%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

95/100

Pale green gold. Surprisingly youthful with powerful lemongrass and citrus and hints of lanolin. Richly flavoured tonic water, citrus flavours, streamlined with long fine al dente textures. Finishes crisp, minerally and long. Very attractive now and for a while.

The Vintage Journal

Scores

94/100

The tasting of this 2019 Ancestor Vine Semillon is good because the last time I saw it was from tank. Today, the nose leads with lemongrass and lime zest, lemon oil and green leaf/cilantro. In the mouth, the wine is taut and littered with hay/straw. It's open-weave and spicy, a beauty. It was bottled unfiltered and is clear in the glass. The vineyard here was planted in 1848, and the vines are still producing today. It's a very impressive and humbling experience to walk among those old vines. 10.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Scores

93/100

Extremely old vines for the variety, unembellished with oak or excessive ripeness, in an endeavor to avoid a waxy lanolin sensation. That said, this light-weighted wine remains on tank lees for textural nourishment. Lemon drop, talc, quince paste, verbena and fennel, with a skein of juicy acidity dragging wonderful, crunchy length. Drink or hold.

James Suckling

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