Force Celeste Swartland Sémillon

Drinks in a very cider-like way, which is a feature or a bug, depending on whom you ask. I like the texture of this wine and the juiciness of nectarine and peach, but I suspect the herbaceousness and sharpness of funk is going to ruffle some feathers.

I’m sorry but this is barely acceptable. I love high acidity but the acid and funk completely overwhelm every other element in the wine.

notes of mandarin and pine sol

Has the weight and body of Semillon. However, was more floral then expected. Drank more like Viognier Lite rather then Semillon.

Made from a selection of old dry farmed vines grown on decomposed granite soil in Swartland, South Africa. No enzymes, yeast, acid or any additives added. Bottled without any finning. Very earthy and funky with a primary nose of crushed gravel and secondary hints of chalk and citrus. Flat on the approach with good acidity on the finish. Flavors of lemon curd, in-ripe pear and minerals. Not my bag but very interesting nonetheless.

The funk is part of the appeal y'all! Its a fuller bodyfor sure, and I can see the cider comparison in the green apple-toned brightness with an ever so slightly yeasty nuance (by no means full on bready). There's a tropical "prickling" thing going on that brings mango to mind but the nose is all waxy florals. Think lily, magnolia and you're on the ticket.

Pretty insipid until about day 4. Then it took on this interesting herbaceous spicy vegetal edge and a paradoxical weight. But 4 days is a little ridiculous.

Loved by Margaret. Not my fave.

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