In the Barossa Valley, oak is used to give Semillon complexity

Philippines wine supplier Manila wine shop discusses wine by the grape variety Semillon.

October 28, 2010

The region that first saw Semillon rise to prominence was the Hunter Valley. It is here where a unique minerally, lemony style is produced, which is crisp and lean when young and is made without the influence of oak or malolactic fermentation. However the wine undergoes a transformation with age, evolving into a complex, nutty, honeyed wine of great depth and complexity. Hunter Semillon is one of the few Australian white wine styles that can age gracefully over an extended period.Elsewhere is Australia, notably in the Barossa Valley, oak is used to give Semillon complexity. This results in a broader, richer style, which often lacks the potential for long-term ageing. Not as much patience is required with these wines, as they are best consumed when young.Clare Semillon is delightfully perfumed, with delicate floral and pineapple aromas dominating the aroma. It is an excellent choice for those who shy away from oaked Chardonnays but who find Rieslings too aromatic. Semillon also excels in the Margaret River. A faint grassiness is expressed, which is particularly attractive when blended with Sauvignon Blanc.Semillon is often seen blended with Chardonnay, particularly in mass-market wine styles. The freshness of Semillon provides a necessary balance to the often overly rich Chardonnay. It is a blend that has been very successful for Australia, both domestically and internationally.Semillon grapes have tightly packed bunches and relatively thin skin, making them very susceptible to botrytis infection. This allows Semillon grapes to be made into dessert wines, known affectionately as ‘stickies’. When made in this manner, the wines take on a honeyed character, which complements the apricot character imparted by the botrytis. The Riverina has had particular success with these styles.

Semillon is one of Australias wine jewels and it is important that it does not become over looked in the Chardonnay dominated market place. It is a wonderful variety for the wine lover to experiment with. When young, it is perfect on a hot summers day served with freshly shucked oysters. When it shows some age, it is a wonderful.accompaniment to smoked salmon. And in winter, nothing beats the De Bortoli ‘Noble One’ dessert wine, partnered with a creamy blue cheese and a roaring open fire. Pure heaven.

Source: http://www.winediva.com.au/grapes/semillon.asp

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Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila

Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple:  after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave.  From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City.  From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center

Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building

Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,

Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023

0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

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YATS Wine Cellars

Manila Sales Office

3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,

Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605

(632) 637-5019   0917-520-4393  ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.