Downes Family Vineyards, Elgin (South Africa) Semillon 2016

 I love Semillon but have increasing difficulty finding it, as Australian examples are ever more rare, as are ones from Washington state.  Good renditions are virtually peerless partners with grilled salmon or swordfish, and there’s no doubt that this is a very good rendition.  Substantial but not heavy, this was fermented entirely in wood (30% new), and yet the oak is quite subtle in the finished wine.  Delicious!