Kaesler Old Vine Semillon 2026

Another piece of Australian history, this time telling a story from 1961 planted vines. Another fragrant vintage beginning with white flowers, fresh linen and green apple skin. There is great intensity from varied harvest with some pomelo and white peach throughout, salt flakes and fresh lemonade brightness. Acidity powers the wine in an everlasting sort of way, long sweeps of succulence and zeal. A wine with balance and harmony and a beacon of Semillon in South Australia. Drink now or in 5, 10 or 15 years. Try this with some ash rind Morbier style cheese and celebrate old vines and the great Aussie lifestyle.

Shanteh Wale

Contributor at Wine Companion

Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.

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