Aged semillon from the Hunter Valley is one of the world’s greatest things in my opinion. I love the straw, watercress, pepper, lemongrass, almond and biscotti aromatics which combine with nougat and summer flowers, green melon, baked apple, dried basil and almonds in this awesome 8 year old example. Extra for experts: The Tyrell’s can … Read More
Tyrell’s Single Vineyard Steven’s Hunter Semillon 2009
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These not-so-normal bottles of niceness will have you pushing the envelope right out of the CBD… Huia Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2015 $32 This is a wine that I hanker for each year. Apart from being one of Marlborough’s most dedicated pioneers of organic and biodynamic winegrowing, Mike and Claire Allan of Huia Vineyards are gewürztraminer … Read More