Basedow Semillon

The other night, in mood for something a little refreshing, I popped down to the local and picked up a likely-looking white. I like drinking wines I've never tried before, so went for something I'd never even heard of previously - Basedow. It's a winery in the Barossa, dating back to 1896, with a charming history.

I didn't aim high with this one - it was only for quaffing with a simple dinner - and it certainly isn't spectacular. The nose is very strong on the lemon-lime kick; there's a hint of fig, but not as much tropical fruit as I like in a Semillon. In the mouth there are flavours of red apple and citrus fruits, and it's quite zingy and acidic. There is certainly a hint of creaminess showing through from the time spent in French oak, but it doesn't balance the acid enough. It will probably develop a little further in the cellar. Of course, at this price point, all I wanted was drinkable, and it was certainly that!

Food: We had it with atlantic salmon fillets. Delicious.

Price: $13 a bottle.