1927 Vines was an epiphany, inspired by the beauty that comes to bottle-aged Hunter semillon. A steely, pure backbone of clean acidity is the vehicle for the grape's underrated versatility and charm. Honeysuckle, apple blossom, white peach, honeycomb and hay mingle in the glass. Six years old and still fresh, it tingles on the palate with lemon zest, grapefruit and dusty apple brightness. Texture is developing and the long, apricot nut finish is something that stays with you. Still a pup.
95 points Jeni Port winecompanion.com.au
Light, bright yellow-green colour. The aroma is candle-waxy, green herbal and just a trifle grassy, the palate light and delicate, refined and spring water-light, with no phenolics and little in the way of texture. Dry but soft finish. There's the merest suggestion of greenness in the fruit. It's a style of its own—aerial and refreshing.02 DEC 2021 Drink 2021–2026