The region that first saw Semillon rise to prominence was the Hunter Valley. It is here where a unique minerally, lemony style is produced, which is crisp and lean when young & is made without the influence of oak or malolactic fermentation.

However the wine undergoes a transformation with age, evolving into a complex, nutty, honeyed wine of great depth and complexity.

Hunter Semillon is one of the few Australian white wine styles that can age gracefully over an extended period.

Elsewhere is Australia, notably in the Barossa Valley, oak is used to give Semillon complexity. This results in a broader, richer style, which often lacks the potential for long-term ageing.

Not as much patience is required with these wines, as they are best consumed when young.

A faint grassiness is expressed, which is particularly attractive when blended with Sauvignon Blanc.