Mcwilliam'S Morning Light Botrytis Sem 2010

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Mcwilliam'S
Label Name:
 
Morning Light Botrytis Sem
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Riverina, New South Wales
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
11%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores and awards: 2010 vintage commonly listed ~93 points in trade tasting notes/reviews. Heinemann product listing cites a 95-point James Halliday mention (Australian Wine Companion) and multiple trophies/gold medals; earlier vintages reviewed between 90–95 points by various reviewers

Tasting Note
Golden, honeyed botrytis Semillon: dried apricot, lemon-marmalade, mango, crème brûlée, almond and biscuity French-oak notes; rich, syrupy sweetness balanced by lively acidity and a long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: crème brûlée, fruit tarts, blue/washed-rind cheeses, foie gras, aged pecorino. Asian: mango sticky rice, Chinese egg tarts, coconut desserts, mildly spiced Thai sweets or as contrast with spicy Szechuan dishes.

Production Method
Late-harvest Semillon affected by noble rot (Botrytis), hand-selected/late-picked, fermented to retain residual sugar and matured in French oak before bottling (often in 375ml formats).

Vineyard Info
McWilliam's is a long-established Australian producer based in Hanwood (Riverina) producing premium and entry-level ranges; Morning Light is their Riverina Botrytis Semillon dessert wine.