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This wine displays all the hallmark characteristics of a classic Hunter Valley Semillon with cut grass and citrus aromas. Although drinking beautifully as a young wine, it will also develop its renowned toast and honey flavours over the next 10 years.
It is the perfect drink when served chilled with seafood.
Most of these grapes were selectively hand picked early in the morning, with the balance machine picked. At the winery, the grapes were de-stemmed, chilled, lightly pressed and the juice naturally clarified. Cold fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for approx 2 to 3 weeks, following the addition of a selected yeast strain. After fermentation, the wine spent a very short time on its yeast sediment, before undergoing fining, blending, stabilising and filtration. This wine was bottled within 3 months to retain its freshness!
12.3% ALC/VOL
- Gold Medal Best 2006 Hunter Valley Semillon in Show - Hunter Valley Wine Show August 2006 (Judged by Jancis Robinson MW)
- Gold Medal New Release 2008 Gold Rock Semillon at the Hunter Valley Wine Show 2008 (Judged by Ian Riggs)
"This bright and vibrant wine is just bursting with lemon and star fruit flavours. It is a very clean and fresh aperitif when served ice cold"
Review by Toni Paterson in June 2009 House & Gardens
Oakvale Wines