Roberto Henriquez Molino del Ciego Semillon 2021 - (750ml) Ugni blanc

Roberto Henriquez Molino del Ciego Semillon 2021 - (750ml) Ugni blancSemillon is one of the forgotten varietals in Chile, having been in the southern Itata Valley for hundreds of years. Disdained as a poor man's variety, it is young winemakers like Roberto Henrquez who are helping revive old traditions while also taking them to new heights. Using 90 year old vines growing in the coastal area of Coelumu, this is one of those wines you must try before you die. Technically an 'orange' wine (when skins are kept on for

and served as an element of inspiration to create our MOB wines

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dried blood orange and hints of exotic spices and wet stones

Refreshing acidity along with round tannins and a long finish

Baking spice and clove notes are accentuated on the long finish

Notes of yogurt reinforce the sweet spices

Displaying forward notes of apple and white flowers and the kind of site transparency that belies its value

94 points Wine Spectator

espresso and bay leaves

Bottle aging: 3 months in bottle

from Napa Valley to Santa Barbara County and many places in between

and pine needles