Wines of the Month
2011 Pierro Ltc Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Margaret River, WA
The Margaret River produces some of the finest blends of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc in Australia and this creamy delight from Pierro evokes plenty of smiles with its mmmm factor. The 'Ltc' stands for Little Touch of Chardonnay, just as the 'Ltcf' in the Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend stands for Little Touch of Cabernet Franc. Pierro's Chardonnay is one of the finest from the Margaret and lends a sense of elegance to the lively mix.
While finely grained, Ltc is not totally about texture as there is plenty of fruit. With a dollop of cream, there is fresh grapefruit and lemon citrus fruit hinting at peachy ripeness and countered by a whiff of herb savouriness.
The deft addition of that Chardonnay continues to round out the shape of the mouth - no puckering here.
There is something very seductive in the fine silkiness of this wine that lasts along the entire length thanks to the refreshingly natural acid. Particularly after the almost frenetic pace of Summer, this fineness will go a long way to soothing those fraught senses.
A great wine for a warm Autumn afternoon or pairing with a supper of wild mushroom and chestnut soup.
Distribution: on-line, fine restaurants and cellar door.
Value: $26.00
© Lisa Johnston March 2012
Wine Diva Wines of the Month, April 2012
