The 2012 Semillon offers notes of chopped herbs, lime leaves and lemon zest with a hint of hay. Light-bodied and dry with a very refreshing acid line, it has plenty of herbal and citrus flavors plus a long tangy finish. Drink it now to 2015+. Imported by Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030

Margan Family’s 2011 Semillon offers subtle notes of lemon peel, fresh grapefruit and yuzu with a touch of crushed stones. Dry, light-bodied and crisp in the mouth, it reveals vibrant primary citrus fruit flavors and a long minerally finish. It should drink best now through 2016+. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030

Margan’s 2010 Semillon has a forward, expressive nose of waxed lemons, lanolin, lime leaves, tree bark and pomelo. Dry with refreshing acidity and a light to medium body, there’s more weight and better balance in youth here than is typical. The finish is long with lingering notes of grapefruit. Delicious now, it should be enjoyable through 2015. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030

Coming from 30 year old, estate owned vines, the 2009 Semillon gives a good intensity of lemonade and fresh lime juice aromas with a whiff of fresh cut herbs. Crisp with good weight and more alcohol than normal for this style (12.5%) it provides a good intensity of citrus flavors. Long finish. Drink now to 2016. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030