2011 Tyrrells Stevens Semillon, Hunter Valley

A semi-mature Hunter semillon with a prominent citrus fruit profile. Bright colour with a youthful green hue. The nose shows fresh citrus and floral characters associated with this vineyard. The palate is dominated by lime characters with a mineral edge showing good length with a soft, approachable acid structure that’s beginning to soften into what is a seamlessly structured wine.

The 2011 vintage has won 7 gold medals.

96 pts – JHalliday

‘Pour a glass of this for the unwary, and half will think it's a cool climate riesling, the lemon juice acidity suggesting the Eden Valley as one possibility, Porongurup another. It is really hard to spit out, and I console myself thinking it's only 11% alcohol as I sneak a micro-swallow.’