Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Semillon
Appellation
Sierra Foothills
Vineyard Designation
Bill Dillian Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 12th
Sugar
Dry
Acid
5.4 g/L
pH
3.6
Aging
6 months sur Lie, used Austrian & French Oak
Fermentation
In barrels with lees stirring (bâtonnage) and 12% Skin contact for 7 days
Residual Sugar
<0.1g/L
Alcohol %
12.6
Semillon, Bill Dillian Vineyard
2023 Reserve Sierra Foothills
40+ year Old Vine
In Stock
Over 40 years ago, a visionary grape grower named Bill Dillian planted these beautiful, head-trained Semillon vines in the sandy soils of Amador County, California - Shenandoah Valley AVA. Andis Wines took the chance to produce wine from this vineyard without knowing that one day it would be recognized by critics as a "Hidden Gem of California." the unique micro-climate and the high elevation of the Sierra Foothills develop fruit with great acidity and balance.
Brisk citrus notes are tempered with a kiss of oak aging, creating elegance and harmony in the mouth and finishing with touches of lemon meringue.
It is a great companion for delicate cuisine.
91 pts Wine Enthusiast (2020)
Pleasant scents of hay, fresh herbs and dried apples lead to a rather rich, layered palate in this medium-bodied wine. Its mouthfilling texture is nicely balanced by wisps of crisp apple acidity. JIM GORDON
91 pts Wine Enthusiast (2019)
Nutty, stony flavors and a firm, dry texture give this medium-bodied and well-balanced wine a savory expression that's very appetizing but restrained. It opens up a bit with each sip, and will surely reward cellaring through at least 2024. JIM GORDON