Semillon
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
seared scallops, roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
While Washington's Red Mountain is world-renowned for its powerful, sun-drenched red wines, winemaker Charlie Hoppes of Fidelitas has long championed the potential of white Bordeaux varieties in the Columbia Valley. The Fidelitas Semillon is a brilliant showcase of this dedication, offering a beautifully textured, rich, and complex white wine that stands out in a region dominated by reds. Sourced from select older-vine plantings in the region, this Semillon is crafted using a combination of stainless steel and neutral French oak fermentation. This thoughtful approach preserves the grape's bright, natural acidity and vibrant citrus notes while coaxing out the signature waxy, viscous mouthfeel and subtle fig and melon undertones that make aged Semillon so legendary. It represents a sophisticated nod to the classic dry whites of Graves, reimagined through the lens of Washington State's unique terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2000 by veteran Washington winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is an artisanal winery dedicated to showcasing the distinct terroir of the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. True to the Latin meaning of its name—faithfulness—the estate adheres to a philosophy of unwavering fidelity to grape varietal and vineyard character. Sourcing fruit from premier sites such as Quintessence, Ciel du Cheval, and the Fidelitas Estate Vineyard, the winery utilizes precise small-lot fermentation and focused oak aging. Fidelitas is celebrated for its powerful, structured, and age-worthy Bordeaux-style reds, most notably its acclaimed single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, Malbec, and signature Optu Red blend.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Semillon