![]() It has a high yield and wines based on it can age a long time. ![]() Sémillon wines are rather heavy, with low acidity and an almost oily texture. Since the grape has a thin skin, there is also a risk of sunburn in hotter climates it is best suited to areas with sunny days and cool nights. ![]() The grape ripens early, when, in warmer climates, it acquires a pinkish hue. It is fairly resistant to disease, except for rot. Sémillon, which is relatively easy to cultivate, consistently produces six to eight tons of grapes per acre from its vigorous vines. Today, it accounts for just 1% of South African Cape vines. In the 1950s, Chile's vineyards were made up of over 75% Sémillon. It was once considered to be the most planted grape in the world, although this is no longer the case. It first arrived in Australia in the early 19th century and by the 1820s the grape covered over 90% of South Africa's vineyards, where it was known as Wyndruif, meaning "wine grape". It was known as Sémillon de Saint-Émilion in 1736, while Sémillon also resembles the local pronunciation of the town's name (). The Sémillon grape is native to the Bordeaux region. A Late-Harvest Semillon from Washington State.
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