The child of three vineyards, including some of the oldest vines in the district, infusing the wine with purity and excellent acid profile. Pure, cool lime and anise are the themes here, finishing with notes of green pepper. Exactingly assembled and great value.

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A mesmerising paradox: Moreish from day one and it can live for thirty years, as a recent vertical proved! The 2011 is clean and even, with precise lemon juice and cut grass lingering fine and long; a delicate flick of ripeness provides approachability on the finish. A confident vintage for this label.

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There’s a rich appeal to the finish which makes this wine approachable right from the outset, without detracting from a pure expression of the granny smith apple, lime and anise typical of the vintage. Precise, linear, value.

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Audrey has scored not one but three mentions in my line up of heroes, and this is the best value. Nuances appearing in the more pricey highlights of the vintage, like pure lime, granny smith apple and exciting hints of anise and pepper. Tight, honed, concentrated & acid-driven, it will age, too.

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Mount Pleasant semillons have evolved toward a riper style in recent vintages, and this year Elizabeth has landed in the ripe stone fruit, mandarin and tropical fruit zone. She finishes clean and fresh with lingering minerality. If you’re into this style, she’s a bargain at $11 at Dan’s this week.

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Usher Tinkler’s wines have been on the rise for some years and in 2011 they’ve really hit the big time! This is a very small price to pay for such concentration and profile of pure lemon and kaffir lime fruit, energetic acidity and long finish. I love it now and it has the stamina to […]

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This is what lively, young Hunter semillon is about. With fresh lemon and white nectarine notes, it’s approachable and flamboyant, pulled into line in the end by a taut acid leash. Funky label. Check it out.

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A classic expression of Hunter 2011 at a price that everyone can afford to keep a bottle in the fridge for springtime sipping. Pure, vibrant, taut, shot with lime and lemon and a twist of green capsicum on the finish. Good length and profile makes this a well-made, value for money style.

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One of the great bargains of the vintage. The Inglewood vineyard of the Upper Hunter produces semillon worthy of a much higher price. Lime blossom perfume; crunchy lime and granny smith apple palate of true line, lingering persistence and well-crafted definition. It will age, too.

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This is not the greatest Bin 9000 ever, nor is it particularly representative of 2011, but it’s popping up online for as little as $7.50, so if you’re looking for a quaffing semillon at the riper, sweeter end of the spectrum, it’s a bargain option. Rockmelon and paw paw fruit with a fresh, crisp finish.

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