Brokenwood Semillon 2016
Brokenwood have just announced works have started on a new cellar door, cafe and restaurant. Their original cellar door was built in the 1970’s and has a wonderful rustic charm […]
Brokenwood have just announced works have started on a new cellar door, cafe and restaurant. Their original cellar door was built in the 1970’s and has a wonderful rustic charm […]
This has picked up a few bronze medals around the place. A somewhat “aged” release, but still current. Shaw Vineyard Estate, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Canberra, 2015 Nose of sweaty gooseberry […]
Normally a dash of Semillon into this kind of blend seems to take the edge of any overt grassiness that a straight Sauv Blanc may have. But in this case, […]
Several Hunter Valley producers now have aged or cellar releases. In this case, held back for 5 years before being released. Potentially released too early. Margan, Aged Release, Semillon, Hunter […]
Quality fruit parcels are held back for a year for the White Label, sitting patiently. Good thing too, a year in bottle does some beautiful things for Hunter Valley Semillon. […]
If there’s a region that does the SB/S blend….it’s Western Australia. Great Southern gets an even crisper acidity than the seaside Margaret River. West Cape Howe, Two Peeps, Sauvignon Blanc, […]
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 […]