Mendel 2023 Semillon 750ml

The 2023 Semillon fermented in predominately stainless steel with a small portion in new French oak before maturing for six months in barrique. Leading with a remarkably pure, vibrant and citrus-driven nose, the palate balances a bright, tensile texture with lush, oily power. The finish further showcases its energetic profile, concluding with stony, live-wire nuances that linger. This is an uncommonly and deliciously bright expression of Sémillon.

Score: 93 points -- Matthew Luczy, The Wine Advocate, 2025