St Florence 2022: Semillon, M&J Becker

St Florence is an ale made with white wine grapes. It is named for Topher and Bernadette's first daughter.      

In 2022, St Florence: Semillon, M&J Becker was made by blending barrel aged golden mixed culture fermentation ale with 367kg of certified organic, handpicked, whole bunch Semillon from the Ablington Vineyard in Pokolbin, NSW. After a seven month maceration and refermentation of fruit and beer, it was bottled and allowed to naturally carbonate and mature in bottle for several months before release.

We have an embarrassingly small amount of this beer to share. Picking these grapes was the last time I was in the Hunter. I love it up there, but this year they were hit with summer storms that brought hail with them and really messed with fruit levels across the region so for the first time in 5 years, we won't have a Semillon beer from the 2023 harvest, making this the last release of it's kind for two years.

Luke's tasting notes - Citrus and spice dominant nose. Herbal elements add a lovely dimension. Lifted and bright. Direct and energetic palate with a driving citrus core. Seamless and integrated the palate shows skinsy spice and structure balanced by kiwi, melon, vinous citrus and oak. Great length and persistence, finishing moreishly dry.

60 bottles available online - limit 3 per person.