Reviews & Ratings

2014 Brokenwood Semillon "Hunter Valley"

Winery: Brokenwood

Vintage: 2014

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Hunter Valley"

Wine Category: Semillon

Grape blend: 100% Semillon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Hunter Valley

State or country: Australia

Price: $20

Cases produced: 500

KWG Score: 89.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: December 8, 2015

Wine Review: This pale yellow colored Semillon opens with a floral and light apple bouquet with a hint of cinnamon. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a mild mineral infused light lemon with notes of gentle tart grapefruit. The finish is dry and its flavors linger slightly. This wine is very shellfish friendly. I would pair it with linguine with clam with a white wine and garlic broth. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The warmer weather has resulted in great fruit intensity. The colours in 2014 are outstanding, lots of luminous green tints. Lifted aromas of citrus/lemongrass notes. Sweet fruit flavours with great lime juice acidity. This is an outstanding young Hunter Valley Semillon and great drinking now or this will age gracefully if a more mature style is desired. Pair with Asian food, any seafood especially freshly shucked oysters.

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