Bob McDonald

9.5

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+. — 14 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Bright mid yellow. Citrus with wet straw, lanolin and a faint paraffin note. On the palate such purity with that zesty citrus and those waxy lanolin notes you get with mature Semillon. Enough acid to propel this wine into the 2030’s to achieve 25 years of age. Lovedale is one of the leading Semillons in the Hunter Valley - the vineyard being planted by Maurice O’Shea in 1946 and the first vintage in 1950. This was my first of 4 bottles, so , fun times ahead!! A multi Trophy winner in National Wine Shows. — 4 months ago

Paul J

9.1

Similar to my last note but more expressive and higher acidity. Some Riesling characteristics. — a year ago

with Brooke

Jol

9.0

Plus rond que le 2017 dixit Gaëtan — 20 days ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.3

this was delicious and beats a lot of white Bordeaux in price quality matters, a great value (70% sauvignon blanc, 30% semillon) — a month ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.0

The ‘22 Karatas from Bedrock is a Bordeaux blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc from their eponymous vineyard. Pale gold with a nose full of honeysuckle and orchard fruit. That’s backed by mouth-filling melon and pear with a noticeable backbone. Excellent. — 10 months ago

Jeffrey Woo

8.9

Light lemon-hued. Aromas of apple, bell pepper, citrus, and cream. Medium-light body with medium-plus acidity. Creamy mouthfeel on the palate with a light, bright finish. 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc. — 2 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Mid yellow/pale gold in colour. Yellow fruits, tropical - notes of pineapple. On the palate, same notes - medium plus intensity. Oak, which was obvious 8 years ago is now totally integrated. Finishes dry. An overused descriptor but this is delicious. Good white Bordeaux is a delight. 70% Sauvignon Blanc; 30% Semillon. — 18 days ago

Ira Schwartz

9.4

There’s nothing like the excitement of head to head competition. Unfortunately, that excitement ends quickly when one of the participants has to withdraw. The 2013 was extremely advanced with a heavy petrol nose. The 2014 on the other hand was a great example of what this wine should be. A clean nose of grapefruit and grass but not in that overbearing way that can be the case with SB. Once in the mouth SB steps aside and the Semillon becomes the “boss”. Apricot and pears pop up and the initial dose of mouth watering acidity gives way to a wonderful roundness that allows for a long finish. — 22 days ago

with Stephen

Taavi Davies

9.1

Classic semillon on the nose, but a lovely balanced chalk and dried lemon palate — 2 years ago