TASTING NOTES FOR Hope Estate Three Steps Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Hunter Valley New South Wales 2015

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with light golden hues, showing brightness and a touch of bottle development.

👃 Aromas
Fresh and evolving, showing citrus, lime and green apple with hints of tropical fruit from the Sauvignon Blanc component. Subtle notes of toast, honey and light herbaceousness add complexity with age.

👅 Palate
Light to medium-bodied, delivering a vibrant mix of citrus, passionfruit and melon. The Semillon provides structure and zesty acidity, while Sauvignon Blanc adds freshness and fruit lift, creating a balanced and expressive blend.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Crisp and refreshing with a smooth, lightly textural mouthfeel. The finish is clean and persistent, showing lingering citrus, gentle tropical notes and early toasty development.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Hunter Valley Semillon Sauvignon Blanc—fresh, zesty and fruit-driven in its youth, now showing early signs of bottle age complexity. Combines brightness with subtle richness, making it both refreshing and layered.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with seafood, grilled fish, salads or light Asian dishes. Also excellent as a refreshing aperitif.

BBD Verdict
A great-value Hunter blend offering both freshness and early maturity—zesty, balanced and easy-drinking. A strong addition to mixed dozens when you want a versatile white that delivers both fruit and subtle complexity.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen