The Terracotta wines get their name from the soils on which the fruit is grown.
These red basalt/clay soils are renowned for their low fertility thus reducing the yield of the vine and increasing fruit concentration.
A small parcel of Semillon was harvested early from a high block on the Howard’s ‘Somerset’ vineyard in Pokolbin. Pale straw in colour with a lovely toasty nose.
Lanolin aromas are also starting to develop over the top of citrus, giving it the hallmarks of a very good aged Semillon. There is generous flavour with a spine of balancing acidity.