Tobin Wines Isabella Semillon 2007

When I was handed this sample by Adrian Tobin, in his usual enthusiastic manner, he assured me that the wine was rated better than the McWilliams Lovedale of the same vintage from some high profile industry folk. No names were mentioned however. Having had the Lovedale only a few weeks prior, I was very curious.

Wild asparagus, leaf greens, cut herb aromas spilling out of the glass. However, the palate seemed a little restrained. Some toast characters were building, but the wine's optimum drinking window is certainly a few years away in my opinion. It is worth keeping in mind also that this wine was released at five years. The acid profile still needs some time to chill out.

To me, the asking price doesn't represent value sadly, but saying that, the wine has already sold out.

Of all the wines I have had from Tobin, this one is the only one which didn't put a smile on my face. If anything it raised more questions than gave answers.

Who: Tobin Wines www.tobinwines.com.au
What: Semillon (11.3% alc)
Where: Granite Belt
When: 2007
How: $50

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