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Dessert Wine Notes: Nugan Estate KLN Vineyard Botrytis Semillon 2004Posted Dec 12th 2006 5:05PM by Jonathan M. ForesterFiled under: Wine, Australia, Raves & Reviews, Liquor CabinetNugan Estate KLN Vineyard Botrytis Semillon 2004 is grown and made in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia and a 375 ml. bottle sells in the $16-24 range. The botrytized Semillon grapes give it a deep yellow, golden color with an aroma like that of honey soaked, spiced pickled apricots and peaches like I used to make when I lived down in Georgia. The taste is sweet, rich, and tangy, that of honeyed apricots combined with dried fruit, and a dash of cinnamon and cloves. It has fantastic acidity to balance the sweetness, a good solid botrytis presence, and as it warmed up figs became apparent as a final note. this is an exceptional dessert wine at a great price.The Nugan wine group started in Valencia, Spain, when the young Alfredo Nugan worked in the fruit export market. In the 1940's Alfredo started the business in Griffith, New South Wales in south east Australia. Using his knowledge from Spain, he imposed innovation and strict quality control to become a top supplier of superior produce. He chose Griffith in South Western New South Wales because of its abundance of sunshine and the availability of water, perfect for year round agriculture. All the premium wine from the Nugan Estate comes from their own vineyards. The wines are made in a state of the art winery, owned by Nugan Group with the capacity to process 10,000 tons of fruit each year, using the latest wine making technology. The grapes are grown in their vineyards in McLaren Vale, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra, King Valley and the Riverina.The Riverina region is very dry, with about 12 inches of rain a year, so disease isn't much of a problem. The vineyards are irrigated through underground pipes and wells with water so pure it has been approved for brewing. The vines are watered only as much as is needed as determined through underground moisture meters. Underground drainage pipes direct water runoff away from the vines and prevent the harmful effects of excessive runoff and over-watering. The yields in the vineyards are kept at 50% less than their neighbors so these low yields produce quality rather than quantity.Not too long ago they were awarded over a hundred medals in just their first year, with top awards for their Cabernet, Chardonnay, Semillon, and Botrytis Semillon. They also recently received runner up for "Merlot of the Year" from Wine State Magazine. Nugan Estate Wines produces super premium dessert wines at very reasonable prices.
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