After 38 years at the helm of Brokenwood, Iain Riggs knows a thing or two about Semillon. With partner in crime Peter Wiggs, this first release under their new label is classic Hunter Semillon at its finest.
The renowned Dairy Hill block consistently produces the best Semillon for Briar Ridge each year and the 2019 vintage was no exception. With Kaffir lime leaf and lemongrass aromas and flavours, enjoy this crisp, elegant wine now or cellar this sleeping beauty over the long-term (if you can wait).
From 30 year old, low yielding vines this is an intensely citrus, beautifully structured wine. A classic Hunter Valley Semillon that will go for 20+ years.
From one of our Young Gun winemakers, Emily Glover. This first release Semillon is made with fruit from the iconic Oakey Creek Vineyard. It embraces Semillon in its traditional form but refocuses the style through added weight and texture on the palate from time on less.
Made from small parcels of wine selected for their distinctive varietal and regional characters. This wine displays herbaceous aromas melded with a citrus and grapefruit palate.
Hunter Valley Semillon is lean and racy in its youth but develops texture and complexity with age. It also will reflect the origins of where it is grown. This is wine will provide immediate enjoyment, though time in bottle will reward patience. Cellaring Potential 10 + years
Aromas of lemon and lime juice, lemongrass and tropical zest. Flavours are primary and bright, filled with bold citrus and apple flavours bringing crunchy energy to the palate.
Lifted aromas of citrus and lemongrass are layered over mineral zesty notes. The palate is long and refreshing displaying primary fruit character of citrus and white peach.
This is a stunning single vineyard Semillon made 100% from the Blackberry vineyard, one of the region’s rare sandy soil vineyards that the very best Semillons are grown on.
A progressive and elegant style of Hunter Valley Chardonnay. Aromas of melon and preserved citrus peel are layered with toasty oak to complete the nose.
