Hunter Valley 11% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample
The Semillon grapes for this wine come from a vineyard planted in 1963. Anyway, I’m very rarely interested in drinking Hunter Semillon young, but in this case, it kind of works.
It’s textural despite the crisp, driving acidity – that helps. There’s a lot to like about the (shy) flavours and bouquet too. Citrus, thyme, honeysuckle and fennel pollen dominate but there’s a suggestion of tropical fruit in the background. The very early stages of lanolin and wax are there but will no doubt become more prominent in time, as the wine develops more honey and toast characters.
Whilst it is approachable now, it will get even better for a while yet. Nice work.
Winery website- http://www.mollymorgan.com/