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2023 The O.C. Semillon

2023 The O.C. Semillon

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A single vineyard wine with fruit sourced from the transitional loamy sand flats along Oakey Creek Road, it is bursting with bright lemon zest citrus. A vibrant expression of the Hunter Valley’s iconic Semillon. Whilst it has a slightly riper feel than what we've seen in recent vintages, the core of fine acidity is still a defining feature of wines made from this wonderful patch of dirt.

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Winemaking Overview

  • In the Vineyard

    The lower yields experienced again from this vineyard in 2023 led to it being the very first Semillon to be picked this year, although the cooler growing season delayed that picking by about two weeks.

    We yielded just over six tonnes of hand-picked fruit from our allocated rows which have resulted in a relatively small production of only 363 dozen.

  • In the Winery

    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.

    11.2% ABV

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance & Aroma

    This wine is bright yellow in appearance with a hint of green.

    In the glass, you'll detect tangy citrus, subtle tropical notes, and a hint of freshly cut grass.

  • Palate & Finish

    This wine bolts straight out of the gate with classic Hunter Semillon character; tangy citrus, touches of gentle green tropicals, a steely mineral vein, and a whisper of freshly cut grass. It’s a linear and focused wine, full of energy, a lovely phenolic nip and bracing acidity. Delicious, well-textured and tangy, just add your seafood of choice with a squeeze of lemon.

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WHEN TO DRINK

This is a Semillon built for satisfying thirst and curiosity now, but will also reward patience with time in the cellar.
Drink now in its youth or cellar for up to 5-15 years.