2024 Thomas Wines Fordwich Hill Semillon, Hunter Valley

Decidedly tropical, with gorgeous pineapple, green papaya and a hint of lemon sherbet. The palate is deliciously open and generous. Drink in its youth to capture the intense, moreish fruit flavours. Sourced from a Broke Fordwich vineyard on red volcanic soils.

93 points Special Value Toni Paterson MW winecompanion.com.au

Thomas Wines Fordwich Hill Semillon from the Hunter Valley is a beautifully precise, mineral-driven white that shows off one of Australia’s most iconic wine styles. Andrew Thomas, a master of single vineyard Semillon, crafts this wine from a unique site on the ancient alluvial soils of Fordwich Hill. It's dry grown, low yielding and full of personality, producing fruit that consistently delivers structure, intensity and ageability.

Unlike many fuller-bodied whites, this Semillon is all about purity and finesse. It’s picked early to retain natural acidity and vinified entirely in stainless steel to preserve the delicate aromatics and textural tension. The result is a wine that’s laser focused and quietly powerful.

Aromas of kaffir lime, lemon blossom and green apple lead into a bone dry palate with zesty citrus, crunchy acidity and a chalky, mouthwatering finish. There's no oak, no fluff, just crisp fruit, beautiful line and a promise to evolve spectacularly in the cellar.

It pairs like a dream with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, Vietnamese salad or anything bright and zippy. Enjoy it young for its energy, or stash it away and watch it transform over the next ten to fifteen years.