2005 Alkoomi Semillon Sauvignon, Frankland River, Western Australia
Appearance: medium green gold colour.
Nose: pleasant nose of lemon and slight gooseberry fruit (aromas showing Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc respectively). No discernible oak here, although it did have the slightly nutty and toasty aroma of ageing Semillon that can easily be confused with oak.
Palate: lovely fruit with good acidity and some nice length here.
Conclusion: Alkoomi is always a good thing, but this was a particularly pleasant bottle which stood up well over three days’ sampling.
Rating: 17.5/20
