Semillons to Shout About.

Semillon is a forgotten variety in this country. We’re all drinking Sauvignon Blanc by the gallon still, Chardonnay will always have its supporters, Chenin is making a big effort to raise its profile left, right and centre and anything from the Rhone is shrouded with the uber-coolness of the Swartland crew and their experimental combinations. And in the midst of this is Semillon, still valued as a blending partner (particularly with Sauvignon Blanc) but otherwise left on the shelf – literally in most cases.

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