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Beulah Wines Blackwood Valley Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

A bright lift of citrus and pungent passionfruit with grassy notes. Crisp light bodied varietal palate with nicely focussed acidity. $18

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Fermoy Estate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Funky flinty tropical nose and fresh vibrant palate underscored with nice mineral line.

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Story Bay Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Bright green pea aromas with an oaky background and a lifted aromatic palate that finishes on the sweet side.

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Fuddling Cup Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Attractive lifted herbaceous nose and rich full flavoured palate; warm finish.

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Fuddling Cup Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Toasty/lime cordial bouquet with kero-like aged notes. Good ageing flavour profile with phenolics adding structure.

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Forester Estate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Vibrant mix of tropical and cut grass aromas with fresh varietal fruit flavours.

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Pertaringa Lakeside White Meritage South Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Nose is a vibrant mix of flinty limes and pungent stonefruits with an excellent length of fresh citrus and cut grass flavours. A classic!

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Yilgarnia Great Southern Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Candied lemon bouquet with a pungent note and an upfront full flavoured tropical fruit palate.

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Due South Great Southern Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

A very perfumed lift to the nose and a straightforward but full flavoured palate of asparagus over passionfruit.

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Lindsay Collection The Doric Porch Barossa Valley Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: January 12, 2019

Subtle tropical and herbaceous aromas. Nicely balanced gooseberry driven palate. “Very enjoyable wine.”

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Oakover Wines Clockwork Western Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Light herbaceous nose with lantana-like hints and fruit power on the balanced palate. Great quaffer.

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Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Grassy herbaceous aromas with a light citrussy lift and hints of pineapple. The lovely vibrant palate has great line and persistence of citrus and gooseberry flavours.

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Tempus Two Copper Hunter Valley Adelaide Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

A tropical nose with a floral/muscat-like lift and quite a high acid driven palate.

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Maison Sichel Sirius Blanc Bordeaux France Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Toasty biscuity bouquet with a dash of pineapple and a spicy lift. Great fruit weight on the nicely developing palate.

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Three Hills Eva Marie Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Smells of lemon curd and has a crisp palate with tannins somewhat overpowering the fruit.

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Forest Trail Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Perfumed and spicy on the nose with a hint of citrus and a fairly neutral, but very pleasant, soft palate.

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Salena Legacy Riverland Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Nicely developing smooth older style with leesy characters, hints of kero and softening acidity.

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Deep Woods Ivory Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Distinct tropical aromas with a nicely rounded palate showing great upfront flavours; hints of guava and fresh pineapples.

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GMH White Meritage Adelaide Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Lifted tropical fruit bouquet with a trace of green apple and a zesty crispness on the palate with the sauvignon blanc dominating.

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GMH White Meritage Adelaide Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: October 4, 2018

Delicate perfumed aromas. Richer on the palate with quite fleshy fruit showing a green edge.

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Byrne Vineyards Thievin’ Devlin SA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

The bright tropical nose has some grassy elements and has simple straightforward fruit flavours.

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Annie’s Lane Clare Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Lovely, crisp and well made with ripe semillon aromas prominent and pleasant lemon/citrus drive to the palate. Excellent quaffer.

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Stormflower Vineyard Wilyabrup Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Lifted tropical nose with a hint of hay. Clean fruit expression to the palate with mouth-watering acidity.

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Eldredge Vineyards Mollie Clare Valley Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: May 2, 2018

Passionfruit nose has a slight grassy edge. The crisp tropical palate is balanced by a good line of acid.

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Story Bay Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: May 2, 2018

Nice colour with a bright lifted nose that smells of green beans and asparagus. Tight mid palate with some lovely sweet fruit showing a hint of citrus with a fine line of soft acidity.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Hummingbird Series Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: May 2, 2018

A spicy peppery complexity of aromas and a lean, clean palate that has good weight and length with attractive grilled nut characters.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Flying High Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: May 2, 2018

Lightly fragrant citrus aromas and a bright, precise citrus/stonefruit palate. Some sweetness.

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Woody Nook Kelly’s Farewell Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: May 2, 2018

Zesty, vibrant and fresh! Lovely varietal expression and good palate weight and texture.

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Sandalford Classic Dry White Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: May 2, 2018

Lifted lemongrass and gooseberries on the nose and a lively sherbety lemon palate.

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Fishbone Premium Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lifted green fragrances with slight asparagus notes and decent balance of cut grass and lantana characters across the palate.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Flying High Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Clean, lifted and well made wine with good varietal drive and crunchy acidity.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Bin 828 Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

An elegant wine with subtle and delicately structured nose and palate. Quite minty.

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Forester Estate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Zesty bouquet of cut grass and hay. The dry white style of palate shows moderate complexity.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel Western Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Some tropics and citrus on the nose and developing complexity on the creamy palate.

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Deep Woods Estate Ivory Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Bright and herbaceous with some citrus/tropical complexity and bright acidity.

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Sandalford Margaret River Range Classic Dry White Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 9, 2017

A drink now style with a powerful, upfront asparagus-like sauvignon blanc influence.

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GMH White Meritage Adelaide Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 9, 2017

A nice balance between the two varieties with fragrant lime fruit mix of aromas and flavours and nice phenolic complexity. Refreshing!

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Pertaringa Lakeside White Meritage South Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 9, 2017

A lemon and cut grass driven bouquet and a nicely textured palate with nice length and drive of fruit flavours.

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Drayton’s Family Wines Hunter Valley Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 9, 2017

Simple lantana/tobacco leaf nose and a crisp, fresh and straightforward, slightly herbaceous, palate.

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Beelgara Estate NSW Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: September 6, 2017

More savoury in style. Obvious semillon characters on the nose and nice acid drive to the palate with good phenolics.

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Berton Vineyards Head Over Heels SEA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: September 6, 2017

Simple, fresh and crisp with a lifted varietal punch of cut grass and tropical fruit.

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Millbrook Winery Barking Owl Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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.

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Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: September 6, 2017

Nice ‘green’ nose and crisp clean flavours with slightly sour-like acidity.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel WA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: September 6, 2017

Citrussy nose with a confectionery edge. Great palate that’s big, rich and loaded with long lingering varietal flavours.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Lion’s Lair WA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: September 6, 2017

A delicate perfumed bouquet with delicate floral notes and a light vinous palate.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel WA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: September 6, 2017

A very light tropical lift to the crisp varietal nose. Great palate, well balanced with very nice texture and full of varietal flavours.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Strategy SEA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: September 6, 2017

Big punchy sweet tropical aromas and very flavoursome palate with floral spicy notes. Good drinking now.

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Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: September 6, 2017

Light tropical nuances to the nose with a clean, simple and flavoursome palate.

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Byrne Vineyards Thievin’ Devlin SA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: June 30, 2017

Reserved, slightly oaky nose and nicely weighted palate with slightly oily texture and green fruit.

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Byrne Vineyards Thievin’ Devlin SA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: June 30, 2017

Reserved, slightly oaky nose and nicely weighted palate with slightly oily texture and green fruit.

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