Tasting Notes

It’s baaaccckkk! John has not made a late harvest Semillon since 2007. If you had (or still have) the 2007, you will know what to expect from the 2020 vintage. We picked the Semillon from Stillwater Creek Vineyard on December 15th, 2020. The initial sugar level was 42% and the juice was intensely sweet, vibrant and full-bodied. We fermented the wine over 2 months in stainless steel. The final wine has 20% residual sugar balanced by good, firm acidity. Currently, the wine shows tropical notes of Mango and pineapple with a hint of raisin on top. This desssert wine pairs beautifully with pears and bleu cheese. Tasty now, JM's 2020 Late Harvest Semillon should cellar well for 20+ years and will continue to develop a honeyed raisin character traditionally found in Sauternes. Absolutely delicious!

Featured Vineyards

Stillwater Creek Vineyard

AVA

Royal Slope

Blend

100% Semillon

Barrel Aging

Stainless steel fermented

When to Drink

Drink now through 2041

Alcohol

13.0%

Case Production

285 cases produced