Semillon Vineyards
Often referred to as Australia’s unique gift to the world of wine, Semillon is definitely the signature variety of the Hunter Valley.
Braemore Vineyard
The Braemore vineyard, planted in 1969, is situated on the sandy alluvial flats of Hermitage Road, Pokolbin. Once an ancient sea floor, Braemore consistently produces Semillon featuring freshness, vibrancy and remarkable longevity. The deep, sandy loam soils are free draining allowing deep root penetration, perfect for Semillon.The vineyard producing wine that has achieved an enviable reputation in recent years as being one of the finest examples of classic Hunter Valley Semillon.
The O.C. Vineyard
This vineyard, situated on a sandy/loam strip along Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin (hence, The O.C.), was planted in 1998. Earlier vintages of this wine were made in a riper more generously flavoured, contemporary style, however we have since realised this particular vineyard is more suited to the classically styled Hunter Valley Semillon.
Fordwich Hill
Situated on the western fringe of the lower Hunter Valley, this vineyard is on Charlton Road, Broke. The slightly lower annual rainfall and red volcanic soils of the Broke Fordwich subregion combine to produce relatively early ripening Semillon with distinctive tropical and stone fruit aromatics. This vineyard is allowed to ripen more than our classically styled Semillons resulting in a more generous, contemporary expression of Hunter Semillon providing an excellent early drinking, food-friendly style.
Hunter Valley Semillon
Historically, most Hunter Semillon was bottle aged before release. A contemporary approach to winemaking has resulted in some interesting ‘textural’ complexities in these wines, making them more attractive and approachable in their youth.
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Young Semillon
An unwooded style, young Hunter Semillon displays fresh, vibrant lemon/lime characters with amazing purity and length. Think summer, sunshine, freshly shucked oysters/bucket of prawns, sashimi... Yes, you get the picture.
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Aged or Cellar Reserve Semillon
The very best Hunter Semillons undergo an amazing transformation into a gloriously toasty, complex wine, maintaining freshness and vibrancy with 5-10+ years bottle age. No question, these wines are world class...