Hunter Valley Semillon

Bounty Hunter

Blind Justice Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

An excellent wine. Still fresh and will improve with more time in the cellar. Full-bodied, cassis, blackberries, cherry, cola, and a bit of spice. — 23 days ago

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Château Carbonnieux

Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend 2022

Blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc & 35% Semillon, pale lemon-green color with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes, 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon, apple and grapefruit with peppers and a touch of herbs. Medium+ length, balanced lively acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral character. Very good to drink now, will benefit from bottle aging. — 2 months ago

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Hunter's Wines

Jane Hunter Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Helt ok, frisk,nyanser vitt fin — 3 months ago

Tyrrell's Wines

Vat 1 Hunter Valley Semillon 2011

See previous Delectable note in December 2024. Amazingly pale for a 14 year old white. Aromatics of lemon, lanolin and wet straw. It hasn’t yet developed the toasty characters I was expecting, indicating still a long life ahead. Overall this is delicate on a light bodied leanish palate. Only 11% ABV. Lovers of big buttery Chardonnay may not appreciate this wine. 3 bottles left - I will try and have the next one in 12 to 18 months. — 2 months ago

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Doug Powers

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@Bob McDonald, I am envious, but too old as well to be buying wines like this that have barely evolved after a decade. Cheers!
Bob McDonald

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@Doug Powers That is a reality facing me as well Doug but it doesn’t stop me buying certain Burgundies however. I guess someone will enjoy them one day.

William Chris Vineyards

Hunter Texas High Plains Red Blend 2019

Lots of cherry and current on the nose. Smooth, slightly earthy in the mouth. Very smooth in the finish too. Nice Texas find! — 3 months ago

Lake's Folly

Hunter Valley Cabernets 2013

One doesn’t normally associate top flight Cabernet with the Hunter Valley but Lakes Folly , founded by ex surgeon Dr Max Lake (now past) turned that notion on its head and has been making top flight Cabernets for decades. This wine has strong mint aromas with some spice. Red fruited. Would stump a lot of tasters in a blind tasting as to its origins. If anyone can do Cabernets in the Hunter Valley it would be Lakes Folly. — 4 months ago

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Ron R

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I have a 98 mag that I purchased from the winery. I hope it still has some life in it…
Ceccherini Cristiano

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@Ron R it will be great, but pull the cork, open it🧐😉
Bob McDonald

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@Ron R Ron , I see the drinking window on the Winery website says drink to 2020 and 95 points. You should be right from Magnum but probably should open sooner rather than later. I’m sure it will be excellent.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Cuvée Karatas Sémillon - Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2023

A beautiful blend that somehow shows each element while being nicely integrated. Rich, round, Semillon and bright, floral and citrusy Sauvignon Blanc. Highly age-worthy — 2 months ago

Tyrrell's Wines

Tyrrell's Sémillon Vat 1 2006

Quite light straw colour . Slightly waxy toasty notes , lime cordial , lemon , white flowers . Really quite young and fresh. On the palate this has high acidity but a creamy , waxy note. Lime , grapefruit , lightly honied palate . Good length and lime, lightly toasty finish. Very fresh and vital . Really young still . From now and over the next 10-20 years . — 3 months ago

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Sine Qua Non

The Hated Hunter Syrah 2017

Decanted. Enjoyed over 4 hours. It was not quite ready for prime time but the elements are all there. The complexity, robust fruit, the many layers. Still wonderful to drink now but likely a much better experience in several years. — 4 months ago

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