Posted: September 6, 2017
Punchy herbaceous/tropical nose and a big toasty palate with loads of flavour. Drink now!
Comments Off on St Johns Brook Single Vineyard Margaret River Semillon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Very light green hues here showing delicate aromatics of lemon butter mingling with cut hay elements. Lovely drive and intensity of silky smooth lemon zest-like flavours.
Comments Off on Murray Street Vineyards White Label Barossa Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Smells like honeycomb and lemon grass with hints of bee’s wax like characters. The palate is tight and simple with fresh flavours in the sweet citrus fruit spectrum.
Comments Off on 1847 Wines Grand Pappy’s Barossa Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Simple lemon zest nose and a very well structured, very tight and elegant citrus palate with more of that lovely zestiness.
Comments Off on Sage Pokolbin Semillon 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A golden wine with a very closed nose with just a hint of spicy/toasty fragrances. The long, soft palate has lovely intensity and complexity of fruit and toasty bottle age.
Comments Off on Kaimira Estate Brightwater Nelson NZ Semillon 2009 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Fresh and light with a lovely elegance of pure varietal fruit mixed with toasty complexity. It has years ahead of it yet.
Comments Off on Gledhill Adelaide Hills Semillon 2012 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
More savoury in style. Obvious semillon characters on the nose and nice acid drive to the palate with good phenolics.
Comments Off on Beelgara Estate NSW Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Simple, fresh and crisp with a lifted varietal punch of cut grass and tropical fruit.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Head Over Heels SEA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lifted fresh aromatics of cut hay showing a rich tropical thread. Great flavour profile, good line of acid. An excellent quaffer.
Comments Off on Millbrook Winery Barking Owl Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A beautiful classic. “Wow it’s all class”, enthused one judge. Lovely nose has a classic semillon structure with an incredibly balanced lemon/lime fruit palate. Good phenolic support.
Comments Off on Peter Lehmann Wines Margaret Barossa Semillon 2011 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
The nose is herbaceous and perfumed with a lovely fresh and elegant varietal fruit palate with a crunchy acid finish.
Comments Off on Alkoomi Icon Range Wandoo Frankland River Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lovely cool climate style. Nice lift of green pea aromas and flavours in the herbaceous spectrum.
Comments Off on Harman’s Estate Reserve Margaret River Semillon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Very elegant style with subtle minerally lemon fragrances and long, tightly textured, palate.
Comments Off on Esto Adelaide Hills Semillon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Nice ‘green’ nose and crisp clean flavours with slightly sour-like acidity.
Comments Off on Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Attractive nose with slightly toasty/honeyed aromas and some good lemon intensity to the palate, a touch of honeyed complexity and pure acid drive.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Hunter Valley Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Very floral and spicy style with a lovely fresh complexity of varietal fruit on the nose and a flavoursome, savoury, palate that has plenty of length and some nice viscosity.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Hunter Valley Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A broader style with some honeyed development. Toasty citrussy aromas and flavours on a creamy textured palate. Nice acidity.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A typical Hunter semillon; lovely and rich with honeyed aromas and toasty flavours.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Wild Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Citrussy nose with a confectionery edge. Great palate that’s big, rich and loaded with long lingering varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel WA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A delicate perfumed bouquet with delicate floral notes and a light vinous palate.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Lion’s Lair WA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A very flavoursome wine. “It’s a lemon curd tart”, declared one judge. Lovely varietal fruit, good complexity and plenty of length.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Light bright green wine with delicate honeycomb-like nose and citrussy notes. Beautifully elegant fruit intensity on the palate with excellent supporting phenolics and minerally acidity.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
The nose is light, elegant and delicate with a nicely focussed lemony palate laced with lively acidity. Plenty of years ahead of it.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Another classic Hunter semillon developing toasty lovely honeyed aromas and has a delicious, beautifully ageing, toasty honeyed semillon palate that lingers on and on.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2010 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
“Almost perfect”, according to one judge. Amazing freshness to the lemon curd-like nose. Seamlessly balanced palate that has amazing length and lovely toasty complexity.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Delicate lime/lemon sherbet bouquet with an interesting varietal fruit palate that’s developing nicely. Has years ahead of it yet.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Light fresh aromas with lemon zest characters and a simple, fresh, savoury palate.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A simple, well made and elegant young semillon that has a chalky lemony bouquet and lovely lemon juice-like flavour profile.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A simple, somewhat tight, citrus nose with lovely fruit intensity on the long fresh palate that has a tight line of lemony acidity.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Bright green wine with slightly muted aromas of cut hay and lime zest. Great palate length and weight with excellent intensity of honeyed lemon flavours and a lovely toasty touch.
Comments Off on Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A pristine nose – all lemon and citrus blossom. The palate seamlessly balanced and so fresh with a nice tight acid backbone.
Comments Off on Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Hunter Valley Semillon 2012 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A brilliant green, classic Hunter semillon with lovely golden hues. Simple but elegant with great varietal fruit purity – “All class”, said one judge. Nice zippy elements.
Comments Off on Tyrrell’s HVD Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Beautiful lemon barley and citrus nose with a dash of bath salts. Tight, zesty citrus palate that is lovely and fresh and clean and supported by a powerful line of acid.
Comments Off on Tyrrell’s Stevens Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A classic young Hunter semillon with great potential. Lovely lift of lemon zest aromas mingling with cut grass characters. The palate is crisp, elegant, flavoursome and very varietal.
Comments Off on Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Another classic with delicate lime/lemon fruit fragrances. Very tight, crunchy acid palate that’s loaded with flavour. Great length and intensity of citrussy fruit characters.
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines Susanne Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Not a classic but a nice flavoursome/savoury style. Smells like lime cordial, tastes toasty and citrussy with sweet notes.
Comments Off on Clovely Estate South Burnett Semillon 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Beautiful lemon curd-like aromas with attractive toasty development. Round, rich palate with a powerful citrus line and pleasant honeyed/toasty elements.
Comments Off on Clovely Estate South Burnett Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017