Episode 58: Semillon: Under appreciated

28/01/2025 31 min

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Semillon one of the most under appreciated grape varieties in New Zealand where Sauvignon Blanc is so revered yet elsewhere it has top billing and Sauvignon Blanc is Semillon’s little brother. I hope in some small way I can help get Semillon some much needed respect.Also check out the Breadcrumb Mojito Podcast on YouTube and Spotify I make an appearance.Chapters 0:00-3:15 Intro4:14-8:14 Where Semillon comes from8:14-9:40 other international regions where it’s found9:40-14:40 Nz producers and a harvest story14:40-16:22 botrytis16:22-19:55 Characteristics 19:55-20:57 Cellaring and serving20:57-25:00 Cuisine 25:00-finish Wine of the Week and prelude to next weekhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.zhttps://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3Dhttps://www.tiktok.com/@azia_music?_t=8hVsHcwRrj5&_r=1