Fine Disregard May Vineyard Semillon 2020

Beautiful white fruit, Meyer lemon and brioche come together in a taut and food friendly Semillon.  This is not Hunter Valley or Bordeaux, this is Napa Valley. Warmer temperatures allow for ripeness of the fruit, yet the cooler site provides a kiss of acidity making it approachable yet age worthy. Love this wine with green salad, chicken or shake if up with an almond tart.

The 2020 Napa Valley Semillon was sourced from a block of 30-year-old vines planted in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District. Because of runoff from the nearby Vaca Mountains, the soils here are more alluvial than most of the AVA. Daytime temperatures are also typically ten degrees cooler than farther up valley due to the moderating influence of San Pablo Bay. Interestingly, scattered throughout the block are examples of what may be a pink skinned mutation of Semillon that’s known as the Madeira Clone in South Australia.