First Australian Shiraz I have had in ages. It was recommended as an exception to the usual 16% bruisers that we’ve all encountered. This one at 13.5% was super juicy - bursting with black and blue berries, slight forest floor, and wet concrete. Medium acid and tannin, with a fresh finish. I doubt I would have called Syrah if had blind, this comes across as just well made and balanced red wine. Simple but with impressive purity of fruit. — 3 years ago
A mid straw yellow in colour. Aromas are lemon and lime, lemongrass, mineral, wet hay with toastiness and lanolin starting to emerge at 13 years of age. Light bodied but great intensity - a richer texture for a Semillon, bearing in mind that this wine sees no oak at all - stainless steel all the way. Only 11% alcohol. Luckily I have 4 bottles left - a cellar life extending to 2030+. — 3 months ago
Fun but past it’s prime — a year ago
Carmelized pineapple, toasted hazelnut, smoked almond, olive brine, apple skin, salty acidity, full body — 5 years ago
The nose is reminiscent of a SB with nice mix of citrus, tropical, and melon fruits with hint of hay. The initial entry feels like a Chablis that’s acidic and steely, but the body gains weight in the glass and there is hint of sweetness and white floral toward the finish.
Not much experience with 100% Semillon, but this is very nice. — 9 months ago
Oak, lime like herb in aroma. Rich, citrus, white flowers. Citrus, comfortable acidity. Each factor in the taste is showing the feature clearly. From Hunter valley which is an initial place for wine in Australia. Vat 47 Hunter Chardonnay Tyrrell’s 2018 @7546, Toscany JH, 231028-231111 — a year ago
Andrew Cullimore
Pale lemon straw . Quite cool and citrus , lime nose , touch of spicy herbal hints , but quite reserved and understated . On the palate this is really direct and linear , lime and slightly honied , cool green apple , lightly toasty , lightly waxy finish . Sharp piercing acidity . Very elegant and long on the palate , light weight but intense at the same time , really quite a feat to carry off . Just a baby , enjoyable yes , but this has so little development , so fresh needs a little time in bottle to fill out on the palate . I would probably come back in 5 - 10 years , will probably last another 10-15 effortlessly — 16 days ago