A classic Hunter Semillon bright citrus lemon lift and tropical hint aroma. Fresh lemon and finger lime carry through to the palate with juiciness, and a delicate sorbet. Elegant and crisp, with great line and length
A classic Hunter Valley Semillon with great drive and extraordinary finesse that is built to cellar as a benchmark example of what Hunter Valley Semillon can be.
1 Trophy, 2 Gold, 2 Silver
95 points Halliday Wine Companion
Tasting Notes
It epitomises Hunter Valley semillon, offering freshly squeezed lemon and fragrant floral scents. Bright and vibrant, with excellent energy and presence, the palate is ultra-soft, low in phenolics and exhibits supreme purity.
Aging
Drink now or cellar for 10+ years.
Food Pairings
Scallops with parsnip puree
Technical Notes
Vineyard
Exclusively block 3 Semillon from the estates single vineyard planted in 1985, situated on a north facing slope, with predominantly red clay soil and a few millimetres of sandy loam top soils. The vines are planted in a vertical shoot position to allow ample sunlight into the canopy. Consistently producing the purest and brightest signatures of Hunter Semillon.
Production
Hand harvested from the old vines at sunrise to ensure the fruit is picked at the coolest part of the day. Whole- bunch pressed to minimize phenolics and then put to stainless-steel tank to begin fermentation. The juice is fermented to 3g/l residual sugar, then the wine in vat is left on lees for 3 weeks to build texture and complexity into the finished wine.
Harvest Date 28th of January 2026
Bottling Date 8th of May 2026
Acid 6.2
pH 3.87
Residual Sugar 3g/l
Alcohol 12.2%
