{"product_id":"kleine-oranjerie-terrarium-semillon-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Kleine Oranjerie Terrarium Semillon Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Kleine Oranjerie Terrarium Semillon Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and surprisingly complex white wine from South Africa, made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. The aroma combines citrus, lemongrass, and white flowers with riper notes of tropical fruit, honeydew melon, and a hint of hay and fennel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is beautifully balanced. The Sauvignon Blanc provides vibrant freshness and citrus, while the Semillon contributes more body, softness, and a lightly creamy texture. Notes of grapefruit, lime, and passionfruit come together with a subtle honeyed and spicy undertone. The finish is fresh, clean, and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA versatile wine that pairs excellently with Thai green curry, roasted chicken, spicy mango salad, sushi, seafood, and light Asian dishes. It also makes a great aperitif, precisely because it has more structure than an average crisp Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Terrarium is a South African interpretation of the classic combination of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, known from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bordeaux\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The grapes come from vineyards in Franschhoek and the Coastal Region of the Western Cape. The result is deliberately different from a lean, crisp Sauvignon: the wine has more texture, ripe fruit, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Semillon from Franschhoek is fermented in large 600-liter French and Austrian oak barrels and then aged for about 10 months in barrel. The Sauvignon Blanc is fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and also remains on the lees for about 10 months. Only then are both components blended. The final blend then rests for about six weeks in tank before being filtered and bottled. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully explains why this wine has both freshness and creaminess and structure. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sauvignon-blanc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e provides tension; the Semillon and oak aging give the wine more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTop 100 – The Wine Merchant (2016), vintage 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGold – International Wine Challenge (2014), vintage 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGold – Sommelier Wine Awards (2014), vintage 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSilver – Sommelier Wine Awards (2014), vintage 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSemillon and Sauvignon Blanc together form a classic white Bordeaux blend. In the Terrarium, however, these two grapes have a very different effect: the South African origin and the different vinification methods create a wine that is simultaneously fresh, creamy, and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildeberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944374964549,"sku":"31138","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/446abc377521b2e88ca1363ac04b3313deb4988e_9b9f9ef6-b710-4211-aa6c-756858bb4129.jpg?v=1787300021","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/kleine-oranjerie-terrarium-semillon-sauvignon-blanc","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}