Late Picked Semillon
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and fresh sweetness.
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Lemon tart, blue cheese, fresh fruit pavlova
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While the Hunter Valley is globally renowned for its bone-dry, age-worthy Semillons, Brokenwood's Late Picked Semillon offers a delightfully sweet and luscious counterpoint. Crafted by leaving the grapes on the vine longer to concentrate their natural sugars, this style captures the opulent side of the variety. The grapes are harvested later in the season, allowing the development of rich stone fruit, citrus peel, and honeyed characters, while retaining the vibrant, crisp acidity that is the hallmark of Hunter Valley Semillon. This balance of sweetness and refreshing acidity prevents the wine from feeling cloying, making it an incredibly approachable and versatile dessert wine that showcases the playful versatility of Brokenwood's winemaking heritage.
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Established in 1970 by Tony Albert, John Beeston, and legendary wine critic James Halliday, Brokenwood Wines has evolved from a boutique passion project into one of Australia’s most prestigious wine estates. Situated in the historic Hunter Valley at 401 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia, the winery is celebrated for its exceptional single-vineyard wines and a philosophy centered on minimal intervention to showcase pure varietal character. Brokenwood is most famous for its iconic Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, widely considered one of the country's finest medium-bodied reds, alongside its world-class, pristine Hunter Valley Semillon. Under the esteemed guidance of longtime winemaker Iain Riggs and current Chief Winemaker Stuart Hordern, the estate continues to set the benchmark for elegant, terroir-driven Australian wines. Discover more at their official website: https://www.brokenwood.com.au.