Oakey Creek Vineyard Semillon
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Enjoy fresh within 1-3 years of release, or cellar for 5-15 years to experience its legendary bottle-aged complexity.
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Fresh oysters, grilled white fish, sashimi
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The Oakey Creek Vineyard Semillon is a benchmark single-vineyard white wine from Brokenwood, showcasing the unique terroir of the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Planted on the sandy, alluvial soils of the Oakey Creek flat, this vineyard produces Semillon of remarkable purity and longevity. Traditionally harvested early to preserve natural acidity and keep alcohol levels low, the wine undergoes cool fermentation in stainless steel with no oak contact. In its youth, it is vibrant, showcasing bright citrus and lemongrass aromas with a flinty minerality. Over time, it undergoes a magical transformation, developing rich, complex notes of toasted brioche, honey, and beeswax without ever losing its signature crispness. This wine represents a classic expression of one of Australia's most iconic and age-worthy white wine styles.
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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.