Brokenwood Trevena, Kindred Vineyards Semillon 2014
Brokenwood have released this wine, a blend of two of their prized parcels from the fuller 2014 vintage. The Trevena Vineyard was planted in 1920, while the Kindred is closer […]
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Gundog Estate Off-Dry Semillon 2019
Semillon is known for its piercing acidity in youth, so stopping fermentation early to retain residual sugars results in a lower-alcohol wine. Classed as Off-Dry, these kinds of wines do […]
Shaw Wines Reserve Semillon 2019
The best of each vintage is labeled the Reserve for Shaw and this year the Semillon gets the nod. The wine was fermented and matured with partial solids contact. Shaw […]
West Cape Howe Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Western Australia is arguably home to the best Sem/Sauv Blanc blends in the land. West Cape Howe, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Australia, 2019 Rich and fresh aromas with plenty of […]
Vinaceous Weird Science ‘Stellar’ White Blend 2017
Part of the Vinaceous stable’s side projects, this one “VSP.” I’m taking an educated guess that it means ‘Vinaceous Special Projects.” A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Chardonnay fruit […]
Gartelmann Benjamin Semillon 2018
Gartelmann are based on the eastern side of the Hunter Valley, in the Lovedale region, while the fruit for this Semillon was grown at the Pyramid Hill vineyard in Upper […]
Gundog Estate Hunter’s Semillon 2019
A change to the fruit source for the 2019, with it coming from a single vineyard, namely Tinkler’s School Block. Note: bottle image is 2017, but no livery change. Gundog […]
Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon 2019
Sourced entirely from the Somerset vineyard. Night harvested to retain pristine fruit quality. 2019 brought low yields and a later ripening: Higher alcohols, higher pH and lower TA (titratable acidity). […]
Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2019
Winemaker Matt Burton employs wild fermentation and allows the wine time on skins, with a hint of residual sugar to create a textural, expressive Semillon, a departure from the straight […]
Hunter Valley….Not just Semillon and Shiraz
I recently attended the Hunter Valley wine region for their annual Wine & Tourism Legends Awards. Various tastings were conducted for assembled trade and media representatives, including a fascinating look […]
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