To paraphrase Fatboy Slim’s seminal album cover, when you’re number one, why try harder? Western Australia consistently produces the best of these blends. West Cape Howe, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Western […]
2nd from entry level white from Riverina’s Berton Vineyards. Head Over Heels,Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, SEA, 2016 Green snow pea, lime zest, melon rind, mandarin/orange tic tac and a little bit […]
Drawn from the greater “Adelaide” G.I which encompasses the areas of Mount Lofty Ranges, Fleurieu and Barossa. 51% Sauvignon Blanc and 49% Semillon. Shingleback, Haycutters, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Adelaide, 2016 […]
One special parcel from 47 year old Semillon vines. Outscored some Tyrrell’s and Mount Pleasant Semillons at Sydney Royal Wine Show. All this augurs well. Huntington Estate, Reserve Semillon, Mudgee […]
Entry level Semillon for the ever improving Huntington Estate. Price hasn’t gone up from the previous year, but the quality has. Huntington Estate, Semillon, Mudgee 2016 Fresh lemon […]
GunDog Estate are growing fast from a pup to a big dog with plenty to bark at. This wine may certainly run with the pack of top tier Hunter Valley Semillons. […]
As the Hunter Valley start the harvest for vintage 2017, the 2016 Semillons are beginning to settle into their skin. GunDog Estate Hunter’s Semillon, Hunter Valley 2016 Fruitier and more […]
As Margan Wines are about to head into their 21st vintage, a select few wine writers were invited to visit the Hunter Valley in May 2016 and work through a […]
Not sure if any other Australian region does the SB /S blend as well as Margaret River. Flametree Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Margaret River, 2016 Love the understated nose: Lemon pith […]
Gartelmann are based on the eastern side of the Hunter Valley, in the Lovedale region. This Semillon from 76 year old vines. Gartelmann, Benjamin Semillon, Hunter Valley 2016 Sandy lemon […]
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