“Semillon is the variety that defines the region, and rightly so. Hunter Valley Semillon is one of the world's iconic varietal and regional synergies, refreshing and cleansing when young, and multi-layered, complex and beguiling with age.” Toni Paterson MW
Hunter Valley Semillon is often regarded as Hunter Valley's unique gift to the wine world. It has lemon and lime flavours, citrusy crispness and a natural, lively acid. It can be enjoyed soon after bottling, or you can take advantage of its wonderful ageing potential, capable of ageing gracefully for well over 20 years. With age you get honeyed flavours and some toasty notes. Still delicious, but very different to its crisp youth.
This year has been another exceptional year for our Semillon, with 53 Hunter Valley Semillons being awarded 95 points and above by Halliday. “The Hunter Valley wine region punches well above its weight, with a cluster of supremely talented winemakers who have access to incredible vineyards. It's no surprise that it's home to some of Australia's best wines.” Toni Paterson MW
Whether you are looking for something extra special, or simply want an easy and refreshing drink poolside this summer, it doesn’t get much better than a glass of Hunter Valley Semillon. For pairing, think seafood dishes that include white-fleshed fish, prawns, crab and lobster. Its complement to seafood makes this wine the perfect pour for your summer gatherings.
See below for top drops of Hunter Valley Semillon, as awarded by Halliday.
98 Points
- · First Creek Wines Single Vineyard Murphy Vineyard Semillon 2023. Buy Now
- · Silkman Wines Single Vineyard Blackberry Semillon 2023
97 points
- · Bimbadgen Museum Release Signature Semillon 2014
- · Brokenwood 1899 Old Vines Vineyard Semillon 2022
- · Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon 2018. Buy Now
- · First Creek Wines Oakey Creek Vineyard Semillon 2014
- · Leogate Estate Wines Museum Release Reserve Semillon 2010
- · Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon 2022. Buys Now
- · Silkman Wines Reserve Semillon 2022. Buy Now
- · Silkman Wines Reserve Semillon 2023
- · Thomas Wines Braemore Cellar Reserve Semillon 2017
- · Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 1 Winemaker's Selection Semillon 2018. Buy Now
96 points
- · Audrey Wilkinson Museum Release The Ridge Semillon 2014
- · Audrey Wilkinson The Ridge Semillon 2023
- · Briar Ridge Vineyard Museum Release Dairy Hill Single Vineyard Semillon 2019
- · De Iuliis Aged Release Single Vineyard Semillon 2018. Buy Now
- · De Iuliis Wilderness Road Vineyard Semillon 2023
- · First Creek Wines Museum Release Murphy Vineyard Semillon 2017
- · First Creek Wines Museum Release Winemaker's Reserve Semillon 2017
- · First Creek Wines Oakey Creek Vineyard Semillon 2022
- · First Creek Wines Semillon 2023
- · First Creek Wines Single Vineyard Murphy Vineyard Semillon 2022
- · First Creek Wines Winemaker's Reserve Semillon 2014
- · First Creek Wines Winemaker's Reserve Semillon 2023
- · Margan Wines White Label Single Vineyard Fordwich Hill Semillon 2023. Buy Now
- · Pepper Tree Wines Museum Release Alluvius Single Vineyard Reserve Semillon 2014
- · Pepper Tree Wines Single Vineyard Alluvius Semillon 2023
- · Pooles Rock Soldier Settler Semillon 2023. Buy Now
- · Silkman Wines Semillon 2023
- · Thomas Wines Braemore Individual Vineyard Semillon 2023. Buy Now
- · Tyrrell’s Wines Single Vineyard Stevens Semillon 2018. Buy Now
- · Whispering Brook Single Vineyard Semillon 2023. Buy Now
95 Points
- · Audrey Wilkinson Marsh Estate Semillon 2023. Buy Now
- · Audrey Wilkinson Winemakers Selection Semillon 2023.
- · Briar Ridge Vineyard Stockhausen Semillon 2023. Buy Now
- · Brokenwood Semillon 2023
- · De Iuliis Semillon 2023
- · De Iuliis The Garden Vineyard Semillon 2019
- · De Iuliis The Garden Vineyard Semillon 2023. Buy Now
- · Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon 2023
- · Hungerford Hill Block 7B Dalwood Vineyard Semillon 2018.
- · McLeish Estate Wines Cellar Reserve Semillon 2015
- · McLeish Estate Wines Cellar Reserve Semillon 2017
- · Mount Pleasant Estate Grown Semillon 2023. Buy Now
- · Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon 2018. Buy Now
- · Peppers Tree Single Vineyard 'Alluvius' Semillon 2023. Buy Now
- · Pooles Rock Single Vineyard Semillon 2017
- · Scarborough Wine Co The Obsessive The Cottage Vineyard Semillon 2022
- · Scarborough Wine Co The Obsessive The Cottage Vineyard Semillon 2023. Shop Now
- · Silkman Wines Museum Release Single Vineyard Blackberry Semillon 2018. Buy Now
- · Thomas Wines The O.C. Individual Vineyard Semillon 2023. Shop Now
