Elderton

Golden Sémillon

9.119 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Riverina, Big Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
Sémillon
Blue Cheese, Fruit Desserts
Top Notes For
Jonathan Nuesch

Jonathan had this 9 years ago

Jonathan had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This wine is not quite Sauternes and certainly not a dessert wine. There is no botrytis in this wine. Nose of; apricots, marmalade, dry pineapple, peach and yellow floral bouquet. Palate is; dry pineapple, peach, marmalade, nut skins, canned pears, lemon, candied melon balls, orange peel, citrus blossoms & yellow florals round and elegant mouthfeel with mellow acidity. It's like Sauternes but lighter in body and intensity. Top photo shows their new Cellar Door in the center back of the photo that will open in 2-3 months. Complete with a swimming pool and many extra perks. Including, hosting a major tennis event with a US open winner already signed.

This wine is not quite Sauternes and certainly not a dessert wine. There is no botrytis in this wine. Nose of; apricots, marmalade, dry pineapple, peach and yellow floral bouquet. Palate is; dry pineapple, peach, marmalade, nut skins, canned pears, lemon, candied melon balls, orange peel, citrus blossoms & yellow florals round and elegant mouthfeel with mellow acidity. It's like Sauternes but lighter in body and intensity. Top photo shows their new Cellar Door in the center back of the photo that will open in 2-3 months. Complete with a swimming pool and many extra perks. Including, hosting a major tennis event with a US open winner already signed.

Apr 16th, 2017
Jonathan McCarthy

Nose is ripe pear and apricot, beautiful dried pineapple, mango, and banana chip on the palate. For such ripe flavors, surprisingly delicate texture. No signs of botrytis, but a pleasant dessert wine in its own right.

Nose is ripe pear and apricot, beautiful dried pineapple, mango, and banana chip on the palate. For such ripe flavors, surprisingly delicate texture. No signs of botrytis, but a pleasant dessert wine in its own right.

Feb 22nd, 2019
Arden Barnett

Great Australian semillon dessert wine. Vanilla, pepper, white chocolate, provincial herbs. Thick viscosity with very little acidity. Somm said the wine makers wanted to copy the flavor profile of d’yquem minus the acidity.

Great Australian semillon dessert wine. Vanilla, pepper, white chocolate, provincial herbs. Thick viscosity with very little acidity. Somm said the wine makers wanted to copy the flavor profile of d’yquem minus the acidity.

Jun 20th, 2018
Emily Kresie-Harrington

2015 vintage. Dried apricot, candied pineapple, red papaya, honeycomb, white flowers, quince, candied citrus peel, tangerine marmalade. Good dessert wine. Had with bleu cheese and accoutrements.

2015 vintage. Dried apricot, candied pineapple, red papaya, honeycomb, white flowers, quince, candied citrus peel, tangerine marmalade. Good dessert wine. Had with bleu cheese and accoutrements.

May 22nd, 2017
Devin Bray

Honeysuckle and perfumey potpourri on the nose, mead-like, honeyed and slightly floral in the mouth with the flavor of dried pear predominating. Restrained and not too viscous. Nice.

Honeysuckle and perfumey potpourri on the nose, mead-like, honeyed and slightly floral in the mouth with the flavor of dried pear predominating. Restrained and not too viscous. Nice.

Feb 11th, 2016
Ikumi Schuckert

Wow! It tastes like Honey yet not overly sweet! Fantastic dessert wine!

Wow! It tastes like Honey yet not overly sweet! Fantastic dessert wine!

Jul 10th, 2015
Sarah Donohue

Fantastic dessert wine!!!!!!

Fantastic dessert wine!!!!!!

Apr 4th, 2015
Charles Gibbs

Charles had this 5 years ago

Charles had this 5 years ago

Jun 1st, 2019
Meg Herring

Meg had this 7 years ago

Meg had this 7 years ago

May 6th, 2017