Sileni EstatesLate Harvest Sémillon
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Late Harvest Sémillon of Sileni Estates in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Late Harvest Sémillon
Pairings that work perfectly with Late Harvest Sémillon
Original food and wine pairings with Late Harvest Sémillon
The Late Harvest Sémillon of Sileni Estates matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of fresh tuna with sesame seeds, shrimp marinade or birthday cake.
Details and technical informations about Sileni Estates's Late Harvest Sémillon.
Discover the grape variety: Othello
Colourful reds with the characteristic foxy taste of Vitis labrusca, a sustained ruby robe, soft tannins and an airy palate, with typical labruscoid aromas (wild strawberry, candy). In France, it is among the six hybrids banned since 1935 (with Clinton, Herbemont, Isabelle, Jacquez, Noah), still found in heritage trellises. French black hybrid obtained by Henri Bouschet (folle blanche × clinton).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Late Harvest Sémillon from Sileni Estates are 2014, 2011, 2018, 2013 and 2019.
Informations about the Sileni Estates
The Sileni Estates is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 92 wines for sale in the of Hawke's Bay to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hawke's Bay
Reference for great New Zealand reds, warm maritime climate (2,200 h of sun). Bordeaux blends on Gimblett Gravels: round, fruity Merlot (plum, ripe cherry), firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar), perfumed Cabernet Franc. Signature northern-Rhône-style Syrah: peppery and floral (violet, blackberry, black olive), fine tannins. Structured, mineral Chardonnay.
The wine region of North Island
New Zealand's North Island, warmer and more varied than the South Island. Bordeaux varieties and Pinot Noir as signatures. Merlot in Hawke's Bay as a supple red with notes of plum, ripe cherry, fresh herbs and a spicy touch, round tannins — blended with Cabernet and peppery Syrah. Fine Pinot Noir in Wairarapa/Martinborough (cherry, undergrowth).
The word of the wine: Persistence
Persistence in the mouth of a wine measured in caudalies.
