Delicate Hunter Valley Semillons, picked relatively early to retain vibrant
acidity and fermented to a modest 11% or so alcohol by volume, are an
Australian classic. Braemore is one of two single vineyard Semillons made by the talented hands of Andrew Thomas.
The 2011 Thomas Wines Braemore Semillon is cut in classical line. Pale in colour, it possesses an attractive and alluring bouquet of lemongrass, lemon zest and lime, lent lift in the form of stem ginger. This is not a heavy wine in any sense of the word; the palate is barely medium bodied, and is so delicate that it literally dances on the tongue. Fresh and vibrant, it is a mere pup at this point in time, a burst of acidity providing structure.
Like all good Hunter Valley Semillons, this is a wine that will flower in bottle and thanks to its screw cap closure, will do so without the risk of oxidation. Although there is enormous promise for the future, this is not an austere wine. Indeed, it can be enjoyed here and now as an aperitif, with sashimi or freshly shucked oysters.
2011 BRAEMORE SEMILLON
Producer: Thomas Wines
Variety: Semillon
Vintage: 2011
Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales
ABV: 11.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $27.99
Date tasted: 26 May 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery lemon. Crystal clean and fresh aromatic nose of lemongrass, stem ginger, lemon zest and lime. At the lighter end of medium bodied, the palate is delicate and fine, characters much the same as the nose. A fine line of acidity provides cut and thrust. This is just a baby and should blossom in bottle.
Score: 16.5+/20
The 2011 Thomas Wines Braemore Semillon is cut in classical line. Pale in colour, it possesses an attractive and alluring bouquet of lemongrass, lemon zest and lime, lent lift in the form of stem ginger. This is not a heavy wine in any sense of the word; the palate is barely medium bodied, and is so delicate that it literally dances on the tongue. Fresh and vibrant, it is a mere pup at this point in time, a burst of acidity providing structure.
Like all good Hunter Valley Semillons, this is a wine that will flower in bottle and thanks to its screw cap closure, will do so without the risk of oxidation. Although there is enormous promise for the future, this is not an austere wine. Indeed, it can be enjoyed here and now as an aperitif, with sashimi or freshly shucked oysters.
2011 BRAEMORE SEMILLONProducer: Thomas Wines
Variety: Semillon
Vintage: 2011
Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales
ABV: 11.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $27.99
Date tasted: 26 May 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery lemon. Crystal clean and fresh aromatic nose of lemongrass, stem ginger, lemon zest and lime. At the lighter end of medium bodied, the palate is delicate and fine, characters much the same as the nose. A fine line of acidity provides cut and thrust. This is just a baby and should blossom in bottle.
Score: 16.5+/20
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