Tyrrell's Wines
Single Vineyard HVD Hunter Sémillon
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Very surprised when I opened the wine list. My inner geek took over when I saw it was the same wine I consumed last week but a different vintage. A much less open and complex nose than the’11.
In the mouth this wine demonstrated greater freshness than the ‘11. Grapefruit like acidity put the fruit flavors at the forefront. Once again I was a little disappointed with the finish but I think in this case the wine truly needs time to unwind.
Very surprised when I opened the wine list. My inner geek took over when I saw it was the same wine I consumed last week but a different vintage. A much less open and complex nose than the’11.
In the mouth this wine demonstrated greater freshness than the ‘11. Grapefruit like acidity put the fruit flavors at the forefront. Once again I was a little disappointed with the finish but I think in this case the wine truly needs time to unwind.
It is rare that I have the opportunity to drink an Australian semillon and I have no one to blame but myself. I was first exposed to these gems at the Barossa Valley restaurant, Appellation.
A dominant nose of marzipan soars from the glass. Intense flavors of green apple,apricots and lime reverberate in the mouth. The only complaint I had was the short to medium finish.
It is rare that I have the opportunity to drink an Australian semillon and I have no one to blame but myself. I was first exposed to these gems at the Barossa Valley restaurant, Appellation.
A dominant nose of marzipan soars from the glass. Intense flavors of green apple,apricots and lime reverberate in the mouth. The only complaint I had was the short to medium finish.
To smell the toast on the nose of this wine, it’s hard to believe it saw no oak - this is classic Hunter Semillon, with toast lemon and honey billowing out of the glass. On the palate the toast is a bit tamer, but there is wonderfully refreshing, lemony acidity that gives the wine real appeal. 11% abv, so a great match for spicy foods that don’t play well with high alcohol.
To smell the toast on the nose of this wine, it’s hard to believe it saw no oak - this is classic Hunter Semillon, with toast lemon and honey billowing out of the glass. On the palate the toast is a bit tamer, but there is wonderfully refreshing, lemony acidity that gives the wine real appeal. 11% abv, so a great match for spicy foods that don’t play well with high alcohol.
Jul 30th, 2018
Good balance already, minerally without being too fresh, not so limey, but already a bit of marzipan and lanolin. The residual sugar is more evident than in other stylistically similar wines. Still very good with good persistence 👍
Good balance already, minerally without being too fresh, not so limey, but already a bit of marzipan and lanolin. The residual sugar is more evident than in other stylistically similar wines. Still very good with good persistence 👍
Nov 7th, 2016Having a look at this while the press is running on my 2015 semillon from lake county! It's still a baby!
Having a look at this while the press is running on my 2015 semillon from lake county! It's still a baby!
Aug 20th, 2015
Part of Tyrrell's single vineyard Semillon series, this HVD is sourced from the 'Sign Post' block which was planted in 1908! Planted on free draining sandy soils over coarse river sand.
Thank you Tyrrell's for this sample bottle. 2017 was a near perfect vintage in the Hunter!
Crisp pake yellow. Light, delicate and elegant on the nose and on the palate. Think Packham pear, lemon zest and florals. In the mouth it has a wonderful texture that coats the mouth with flavours of orchard fruits. Divine!
Opinions my own.
Part of Tyrrell's single vineyard Semillon series, this HVD is sourced from the 'Sign Post' block which was planted in 1908! Planted on free draining sandy soils over coarse river sand.
Thank you Tyrrell's for this sample bottle. 2017 was a near perfect vintage in the Hunter!
Crisp pake yellow. Light, delicate and elegant on the nose and on the palate. Think Packham pear, lemon zest and florals. In the mouth it has a wonderful texture that coats the mouth with flavours of orchard fruits. Divine!
Opinions my own.
Lemon tart and a bit of granite. Very tight even on day two, needs to wiggle its legs a bit!
Lemon tart and a bit of granite. Very tight even on day two, needs to wiggle its legs a bit!
May 2nd, 2021
Straw, sulfur. Lemon butter. Citrus. Bright.
Straw, sulfur. Lemon butter. Citrus. Bright.
Jun 11th, 2019
Pale gold; intriguing nose of lime curd, toast, marshmallow, toasted pecan; low alcohol but notable viscosity/weight on palate, moderate but perceived high acid. 10.5%
Pale gold; intriguing nose of lime curd, toast, marshmallow, toasted pecan; low alcohol but notable viscosity/weight on palate, moderate but perceived high acid. 10.5%
Feb 2nd, 2018