Evans & Tate were at the forefront of Margaret River's rise to international recognition as one of the world's great winegrowing regions. The archetypal Margaret River Semillon/ Sauvignon blend is a genre unto itself and has consistently merited high critical acclaim internationally from peers and public alike. A long cool vinification is essential to achieving a wine that's driven by Semillon. A quarter of the fruit is barrel fermented in seasoned and new French oak barriques and puncheons, a portion on high solids through the action of wild indigenous yeasts to impart spice, texture and style. Five months of regular lees stirring battonage to build richness and complexity are followed by the final assemblage. Alcohol 12.5%