Torbreck Vintners
Woodcutter's Barossa Valley Sémillon
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Pleasant Semillion, first one from down under for me.
Pleasant Semillion, first one from down under for me.
Nov 3rd, 2018
Mineral forward. Fresh seafood, please.
Mineral forward. Fresh seafood, please.
Aug 15th, 2018
So weirdly enough, this was the last wine tasted after 6 reds. Would I normally ever suggest that? Probably not. However, in this case it actually worked out pretty well as a pallet cleanser due to the highly acidic character of this Semillon. It is in fact, the Madeira clone of Semillon, that was planted there 160 years ago, proudly producing very low yielding fruit with immense character of terrior. Fermented in both stainless steel vats, and French oak barrels.
Musky and nutty on the nose - hazelnut, hay, green apple skin, lemon oil, and flint. The pallet has a subtle butter note, and a crisp acidity for balance - honeysuckle, fresh lychee, lemon, mineral, white pear, and a bright lifted finish.
When you realize this wine is only $17, it's pretty mind blowing how good it is, and it isn't even from what most people consider to be the Australian home of Semillon - Hunter Valley. It would be an ideal choice for oysters for sure.
So weirdly enough, this was the last wine tasted after 6 reds. Would I normally ever suggest that? Probably not. However, in this case it actually worked out pretty well as a pallet cleanser due to the highly acidic character of this Semillon. It is in fact, the Madeira clone of Semillon, that was planted there 160 years ago, proudly producing very low yielding fruit with immense character of terrior. Fermented in both stainless steel vats, and French oak barrels.
Musky and nutty on the nose - hazelnut, hay, green apple skin, lemon oil, and flint. The pallet has a subtle butter note, and a crisp acidity for balance - honeysuckle, fresh lychee, lemon, mineral, white pear, and a bright lifted finish.
When you realize this wine is only $17, it's pretty mind blowing how good it is, and it isn't even from what most people consider to be the Australian home of Semillon - Hunter Valley. It would be an ideal choice for oysters for sure.
Very rich (9 year old semillon), but plenty of verve, almost like a very good roussane, quite different than hunter valley semillon.
Very rich (9 year old semillon), but plenty of verve, almost like a very good roussane, quite different than hunter valley semillon.
1 person found it helpfulApr 1st, 2013
A curio and brought to the dinner by the Assistant winemaker at Torbreck. Proof that the Hunter Valley does not have a mortgage on producing excellent aged Semillon. All the citrus and honey with waxy notes one could want.
A curio and brought to the dinner by the Assistant winemaker at Torbreck. Proof that the Hunter Valley does not have a mortgage on producing excellent aged Semillon. All the citrus and honey with waxy notes one could want.
Jun 3rd, 2017
A very forward sémillon in terms of acid and that Australian typical chewiness, but it still wasn't very giving from the get go. Nervy.
A very forward sémillon in terms of acid and that Australian typical chewiness, but it still wasn't very giving from the get go. Nervy.
Nov 29th, 2015So youthful! I loved it, but convinced it would be better under cork!
So youthful! I loved it, but convinced it would be better under cork!
Jun 8th, 2015
Forgot how seemingly delicious semillon from the hometown can be. Bright brown pear aromas e melon skin w notes of green almonds. Palate is medium bodied w Lovely mouthfeel and weight. Terrific value.
Forgot how seemingly delicious semillon from the hometown can be. Bright brown pear aromas e melon skin w notes of green almonds. Palate is medium bodied w Lovely mouthfeel and weight. Terrific value.
Mar 31st, 2015
Crisp mineral, dishrag, stone fruit; refreshing
Crisp mineral, dishrag, stone fruit; refreshing
Mar 15th, 2015