Do wines change in bottle? The Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018 from Trizanne Signature Wines was first reviewed on this site nearly 18 months ago as part of the Sauv-Sem Blend/Wooded Sauvignon Blanc Report 2019. It rated 91 points on the 100-point scale whereas the Reserve Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 from the same producer, also in the line-up, rated 93.

The 2018 is now set for commercial release (R225 a bottle) and is drinking very well indeed. It’s a blend of 64% Sauvignon Blanc and 36% Sauvignon Blanc (compared to the 2017 which consisted of 52% Sem and 48% Sauvignon Blanc) and some bottle maturation has allowed it to knit and unfurl.

The nose shows lime, white peach, herbs and elderflower plus a hint of waxiness while the palate has great purity and focus – it’s concentrated and smooth textured in the best sense but equally possesses a great line of acidity. The density of fruit is impressive, the clarity and drive compelling.

CE’s rating: 94/100.

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