Semillon
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Typically enjoyed fresh within 1–3 years of release, or cellared for 10–20 years to allow its complex, toasty secondary characters to emerge.
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fresh oysters, grilled white fish, salt and pepper squid
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Brokenwood's Hunter Valley Semillon is a definitive expression of one of the wine world's most unique and celebrated styles. Sourced from premium vineyards across the Hunter Valley, this wine is crafted with a philosophy of purity and patience. Historically, Hunter Valley Semillon was often referred to as 'Hunter Valley Riesling' or 'White Burgundy' by early settlers, but it has since rightfully claimed its own identity. The grapes are harvested early at lower sugar levels to maintain a vibrant, natural acidity and a lower alcohol profile. Fermented entirely in stainless steel without any oak contact or malolactic fermentation, the wine captures the pristine, laser-sharp essence of the grape. In its youth, it is incredibly fresh, driven by bright citrus and lemongrass notes, but it possesses an almost magical ability to transform in the cellar, developing rich, complex characters of toasted brioche, beeswax, and honey without ever seeing a stave of oak.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.