Vintage

A very early start to the Hunter vintage in 2024, influenced indeed by an early Easter. Early frosts were countered by well-timed rain and a warm festive season promoted a great vintage in the Hunter. Crop levels were down but we have great flavour concentration across the board from all of our vineyards.

Vineyard

Our Semillon is grown on well-drained sandy loam soils located in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country. The crop yields are relatively low, producing an excellent concentration of fruit flavour. The Dairy Hill block is an East facing vineyard that benefits from warm mornings and cool afternoons which results in this site consistently producing the best Semillon.

Winemaking

Machine harvested in the cool of night, delivered immediately to the winery where it was crushed, destemmed and cold settled. Fermentation was temperature controlled and the wine was prepped at the earliest possible convenience to be bottled.

Tasting Notes

Crisp, layered and herbal. Talc-like acidity and crunchy, balanced phenolics create a wine of great persistence, length and age ability. Drink now or cellar gracefully for 8-10 years.