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Semillon

The Hunter Valley is considered by many wine professionals as the best region in the world to grow semillon. Master of Wine, Jancis Robinson, writes “Hunter semillon is Australia’s unique gift to the wine world”.

Classic Hunter Semillon

This particular style of wine comprises the largest percentage of wine in my cellar.  It is a unique style of wine. Due to the climate, Hunter semillon develops flavour earlier than normal. These grapes are generally picked around late January with good natural acid and relatively low sugar levels.  The end result is a delicate crisp dry wine with citrus like characters and a long finish. (more…)