Sweetness:Dry

Grapes: Semillon

Grape info: Famous for its role in both the sweet and dry wines of Bordeaux, Sémillon’s other starring role is in the monovarietal wines of the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Sharing some of the aromatic quality of Sauvignon Blanc it is nevertheless much richer in body and more mellow in acidity boasting, when fully ripe, a fat, waxy texture and lemony fragrance.

About: Tyrrell’s is as much a part of the fabric of the Hunter Valley as the Semillon and Shiraz vines they’ve been nurturing since their founder, English-immigrant Edward Tyrrell, first planted them during the mid-19th century.

The grapes were machine picked in the cool of the night before gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine then spent a short amount of time on yeast lees to gain extra complexity and mouthfeel.

Tasting note: The nose is vibrant with an abundance of citrus fruits and floral elements. The palate is medium bodied, yet intense, with great length, a brisk acidity and intense notes of peach, chamomile and lemon.

Character:Lemon, peach, chamomile.