Semillon
A TRUE AUSTRALIAN ORIGINAL
Semillon wine is one of Australia’s most unique white wines. Diverse, fresh and citrusy, it’s the perfect partner for fresh seafood.
4,570HA
total plantings
1830s
first plantings
Semillon is often blended with other varieties, but here it stands on its own. It can be anything from pale and delicate, to rich and oaked; from deeply golden aged wine to sweet dessert styles. Semillon has a long history in Australia, and thanks to a new wave of passionate winemakers it’s being discovered or rediscovered by wine lovers.
In the Glass
Style and Character
You’ll find Semillon wine in easy-drinking styles through to premium age-worthy versions. Its an elegant, citrusy wine that’s also made into richer, oaked styles and sweet dessert wines.
Pairs with
Oysters, scallops, prawns and light fish dishes. Pair aged Semillon with chicken, pork and soft cheeses.
Typical Flavours
Flavours that can be found in Semillon wines:
Citrus
Honey
Apple
In the Winery
Ageing
Hunter Valley Semillon can be aged for 20 years or more. As it ages, it turns golden and assumes nutty, honey flavours. Store it in a cool, dark and dry place where the temperature doesn’t change.
Drinkability
Most Australian Semillon wines are ready to drink straight away. But if it’s a Hunter Valley Semillon there’s no single right time to open it. Enjoy Semillon over lunch, with a picnic or on a warm summer's evening.
