JAMES HALLIDAY GAVE THIS WINE 92 POINTS, JULY 09
Penetrating cut grass aromas lead into an incisive palate, with lemon and grapefruits flavours; the freshness is heightened by the low alcohol.

WINESTATE RATED THIS WINE FOUR STARS MAY/JUNE 2009
A classic. The nose has an abundance of gooseberry, lawn clippings and sweet herbs. Mouth-watering earthy, gooseberry flavours and steely notes.

JAMES HALLIDAY RATED THE WINERY FIVE STARS
Best of the Best Margaret River Wineries
James Halliday 2009 Australian Wine Companion

NOSE
Lovely intense citrus and nettles, with great depth of fruit showing cut grass and hints of Lychee. PALATE
A fresh, bright and balanced wine showing beautiful gooseberries, lychees, green apples and a touch of nettles, finished with just the right amount of lovely limey acid, resulting in a clean refreshing finish. Typical southern Margaret River and classic Chalice Bridge Estate, producing a full taste sensation.

FOOD
Try the Semillon Sauvignon Blanc with succulent Scallops and fresh asparagus.

CELLARING
This style is intended to be enjoyed without delay to maximise its freshness, so less than 2 years bottle aging is suggested. Stored under a screw cap this wine will deliver the vibrancy that is the south of Margaret River.

VINTAGE NOTES
Blend of 60% Semillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc. The varieties were picked separately at 11 Baume with each portion skin contacted for 6 hrs at 10 degrees C and fermented in stainless steel. Wines were kept on fine lees and stirred to build mid palate for a couple of weeks post fermentation. The blend was assembled and bottled 3 months after fermentation and stored under screw cap to capture and retain freshness. This wine is designed to drink fresh, so I would suggest drinking in the year that it was made or the following year. - Bob Cartwright (Consultant Winemaker)