2017, Semillon, Elizabeth, Mount Pleasant
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At a glance
- Grape
- Semillon
- Region
- Hunter Valley, Australia
- Alcohol
- 11.00%
- Body
- Light to medium
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Exceptional Longevity (15-50+ Years)
- Pairs with
- Seafood, Rich & Creamy Dishes, Poultry & Pork
Why this wine
Hunter Semillon is one of the wine world's genuine curiosities: picked early, unoaked, around 11% alcohol, almost neutral when young, and transforming over fifteen or twenty years into something toasty and complex. Made nowhere else. Extraordinary value for a wine of this longevity.
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Description
How it tastes
Fresh lemon and lime with hints of green apple and floral notes. Crisp and refreshing with zesty citrus flavors, a touch of minerality, and a clean, lingering finish.
The producer
Mount Pleasant, established in 1921 in the Hunter Valley, is renowned for its exceptional Semillon and Shiraz. The winery has a rich history of producing award-winning wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Food and drinking
Good with seafood, rich & creamy dishes and poultry & pork. Built for the long term — decades, if kept well. Serve at 8–10°C.