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Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 1 Hunter Valley Semillon 2011

Posted: April 4, 2017

Quite restrained flinty steely nose but has a rich creamy palate still showing plenty of fruit power with excellent acid integration. 5+

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Tyrrell’s Wines Steven’s Hunter Valley Semillon 2011

Posted: April 4, 2017

Bright spicy varietal fruit aromas and a silky soft palate with great fruit flavours and some fine acidity. Still very youthful. 5+

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Jamieson’s Run The Grazier South East Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Honeyed citrus nose with nutty/toasty elements and nicely rounded fleshy fruit palate.

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Lone Road Winemakers Mr SSB Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Posted: April 4, 2017

A classic holding up well with developed citrus aromas and flavours. Fine line of acid.

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McWilliams Family Winemakers Inheritance Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Smells of cut straw and roasted nuts with a fleshy fruit palate with nicely integrated acidity and good texture.

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Wolf Blass Red Label South East Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Very lifted aromas; all grassy and melon-like. Fleshy rich fruit palate wrapped in nice acid.

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Jacob’s Creek Classic South East Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Quite restrained green-apple like bouquet and a clean refreshing palate with nice fruit entry and citrus drive. 3-5

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Evans & Tate Classic Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

A nice blend of grassy/tropical aromas. A little light in the mouth with firm acid entry which follows across the palate. 3-5

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James Busby Story Bay Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

A classic with great use of both varieties; a balance of grassy and snow pea-like characters.

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Penfolds Rawsons Retreat South East Australia Semillon Chardonnay 2012

Posted: April 4, 2017

Toasty honeysuckle fragrances and generous fruit filled palate with good mouthfeel and texture.

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Audrey Wilkinson Winemakers Selection Hunter Valley Semillon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

A lovely classic Hunter semillon with a mix of apple, nettle and citrus aromas with a lavender lift to the vibrant palate with its well integrated flavours. Great finish!

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James Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2009

Posted: April 4, 2017

Classic aged semillon nose; all toasty and butterscotch like. A great palate – intriguing, interesting and very drinkable. High acidity.

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Mistletoe Winery Home Vineyard Pokolbin Hunter Valley Semillon 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Delicate, lifted, floral bouquet and lovely finesse to the sweet fruit palate with a firm acid backbone.

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Mistletoe Winery Reserve Pokolbin Hunter Valley Semillon 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Steely citrus bouquet and a good purity of varietal fruit on the palate with plenty of potential. 5+

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Pokolbin Estate Ken Bray Hunter Valley Semillon 2011

Posted: April 4, 2017

Aromas of apricots and roasted nuts and nicely developing rich, warming palate that still shows freshness.

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Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2011

Posted: April 4, 2017

Developed toasty bouquet with nutty notes and rich fruit flavours with good level of acidity and a fruit driven finish.

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Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2009

Posted: April 4, 2017

A delightful integration of fresh lemons, apples, toast and spices on the nose and palate with a good line of acidity.

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Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Developed buttery bouquet with nice fruity lift. Lovely power and purity of varietal fruit on the slightly creamy palate with good acidity.

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Tempus Two Pewter Hunter Valley Semillon 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Slightly subdued citrus, floral, five spices aromas with nicely rounded fruit flavours.

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McGuigan Bin 9000 Series Hunter Valley Semillon 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

A very drinkable classic with intriguing aromas and good line of varietal flavours. Still has a high level of acid. 5+

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McGuigan Bin 9000 Series Hunter Valley Semillon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Hints of boiled lolly characters on the nose and interestingly textured palate holding up very well. Lots of potential 5+

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McGuigan Bin 9000 Series Hunter Valley Semillon 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Very bright in appearance with a nice buttery nose and a fresh lively citrus palate.

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McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Tight and restrained on the nose and tangy and tart on the palate with slightly warming finish.

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McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Pungent savoury aromas with a floral element and great length and drive of varietal flavours with underlying oak.

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McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Red apple nose with a floral lift and slightly creamy in the mouth with great flavour length.

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Coolangatta Estate Estate Grown Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2005

Posted: April 4, 2017

Nose is a fragrant combo of nettles, pea pods and lime fruit and showing subtle development. Juicy, lively and flavoursome in the mouth with amazing line of acidity for an 11-year old.

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Coolangatta Estate Estate Grown Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2006

Posted: April 4, 2017

A gorgeous steely green apple and passionfruit nose with a white floral lift. Delicious palate – still clean and vibrant with a minerally texture and loads of acidity for its age. Way to go yet. 5+

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Coolangatta Estate Individual Vineyard Wollstonecraft Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2009

Posted: April 4, 2017

Very developed spicy toasty aromas with some fruit peeking through. Palate has great poise, line and length with nice mouthfeel and texture. Has plenty left in in yet. 5+

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Coolangatta Estate Estate Grown Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2009

Posted: April 4, 2017

Toasty and buttery nose with spicy lemon notes. Very approachable palate; great texture with mouthcoating fruit flavours.

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Coolangatta Estate Estate Grown Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Hints of tropical fruit with a slight lemony edge on the subdued nose. Similar flavours on the vibrant palate.

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Fuddling Cup Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Marzipan and roasted nut nose and long, rich and slightly fat palate with a fine line of acid.

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Ridgeview Wines Generations Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

A subtle oak bouquet with hints of nougat and spices. Lovely palate texture and length with fresh fruit flavours.

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Saddler’s Creek Wines Classic Hunter Semillon 2005

Posted: April 4, 2017

Very interesting aged Hunter semillon that’s ready for drinking now. Has a classic roasted/toasty steely nose and great fresh varietal fruit purity and drive to the palate.

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Saddler’s Creek Wines Ryan’s Reserve Hunter Semillon 2012

Posted: April 4, 2017

Light grassy fragrances; good fruit punch. Great acid line and length on the palate promising cellaring potential. 3-5

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Saddler’s Creek Wines Classic Hunter Semillon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Green bean and floral-like fragrances with a long, rich and inviting varietal palate.

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Morgan Simpson Wines Endangered Species McLaren Vale Semillon 2011

Posted: April 4, 2017

Fresh, youthful, perfumed floral fragrances. Fleshy in the mouth with some lovely varietal fruit characters.

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The Islander Wally White Kangaroo Island Semillon 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Massive toasty oak characters on the nose which follows through to the rich fruit palate.

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Clovely Estate Left Field South Burnett Semillon 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Interesting toastiness to the nose with nice creamy notes and a fleshy melon fruit palate wrapped in acid.

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Clovely Estate Left Field South Burnett Semillon 2010

Posted: April 4, 2017

A classic ageing semillon; lovely florals on the developing nose with a bright crisp citrus palate. 5+

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Barking Owl Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Strong herbal/green bean sauvignon blanc influence to the nose. Slightly lean, tart palate with refreshing acidity. 1-2

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