- White Wine
- Semillon
Semillon
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
This is an Australian icon, and the pinnacle of Semillon. The 2005 is just starting to develop some secondary complexity, whilst maintaining freshness. The wine is a light yellow with...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
92
This wine is produced from Estate fruit, fermented in barrel and sees extended time in French oak and time on lees, in addition the wine is 14% alcohol whereas typical...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
As rumour has it this wine is made from declassified Lovedale in 2006, regardless of whether this is true the wine is a very good Semillon that is only just...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
Well I never thought I would have an aged Semillon from Gippsland, in terms of aroma and flavour it isn't Hunter, it's not Barossa, it's not Margaret River, there is...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The Wally White's name pays homage to the Australianism of calling someone a 'wally' when they act a fool, interestingly it is not labelled as a Semillon, even through the...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
88
The nose is muted with understated lemon curd, toast and a little bit of funk. The palate has the acid structure of a current release, despite 10...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
Straw yellow, with a fleck of green in colour; citrus blossoms, lemon curd and freshly toasted bread on the nose. The palate is precise and focused,...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
89
The 2012 release represents excellent value, and is a lively reflection of the 2012 vintage. An ever so slight yellow in colour, the nose shows honeyed tropical...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
Slightly golden yellow in colour with a flicker of green, the nose is pure and aromatic with vibrant lemon blossom on show. The palate has a great...
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Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
Light yellow in colour the nose shows a nice mix of citrus and restrained tropical fruits. What I like most about this wine is the balance between...