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SKU 979373
$21.48/bottle
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This 2023 Semillon is such a delight. There are notions of cold buttered toast and creamed honey, honeysuckle, crushed shells, green apple skins, layers of brine and chalky phenolics, fresh/warm lawn clippings and just a lovely curve of saline acidity. What a joy. What pleasure. It will age well too, I’ll bet. 11% alcohol.
Semillon was, at one point not so long ago, widely believed to be one of the most grown grape varietals in the world. Whilst today the numbers of Semillon grapes has dropped considerably, it remains a widely planted grape with vineyards all over Europe and the New World dedicated to making the most of this special and flavorful varietal. The grapes are recognizable by their golden color, and the fact that they can take on a pinkish hue in particularly warm climates. The wines the Semillon grape produces are notably varied, and are often very crisp and dry, or sweet and soft, full of a wide range of flavors Commonly, dry Semillon wines are particularly citrus in flavor, with a delicate and summery bouquet. The vine is hardy and vigorous, and notable for being easy to grow and produce high yields from.
Country
Australia
Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.
Region
New South Wales
Appellation
Hunter Valley
WA93pts
Wine Advocate
This 2023 Semillon is such a delight. There are notions of cold buttered toast and creamed honey, honeysuckle, crushed shells, green apple skins, layers of brine and chalky phenolics, fresh/warm lawn clippings and just a lovely curve of saline acidity. What a joy. What pleasure. It will age well too, I'll bet. 11% alcohol.
DC92pts
Decanter
Limey on the nose, with aromas of lemon verbena. Focused and restrained palate, poised and elegant. Lovely and harmonious. (Silver) - DWWA 2024
JS90pts
James Suckling
The first 2023 tasted. Relaxed for a younger semillon, borne of the first temperate vintage in some time following a duo of cooler La Nina years. Scents of jasmine, Granny Smith slushy and spiced nashi pear. Featherweight wine. Low in alcohol. Transparent and highly regional. This will age well, as its stellar track record attests. Drink or hold.
Winery Notes
Classic Hunter Valley Semillon aromas of talc, citrus rind and notes of orange blossom in the background. A superb colour with expansive flavours of lime pith supported by zesty citrus acid. This wine has a great balance and finish.
