Tasting after work when you're tired can lead to some pretty funny notes. Admittedly the palate may not be doing its best work but the brain is working in wierd and wonderful ways as evidenced by this....
Sileni 'The Circle' Semillon 2004
I picked this up from the winery for $15 as and end of bin special. And the cellar hand told me that this is no longer in production.
It's deep gold in the glass and the first impression is of beeswax and warm hay with a floral note in the background. The palate is broad, slightly herbal and a little bit tingly on the tongue. There's good length too with the herbal note resolving itself into bayleaf. Actually, it's like a big warm hayfield with a few wildflowers and a couple of bumblebees and some clover. Not hugely complex despite all that's going on. Like running through the hayfield in the sun and only catching glimpses of the different aspects. But it is mouthfilling with lemons and pith and a tiny bit savoury.
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