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Hope Estate Wollombi Brook Semillon Hunter Valley 2018

$15.90

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TASTING NOTES FOR Hope Estate Wollombi Brook Semillon Hunter Valley New South Wales 2018

🍷 Appearance
Bright, pale straw with green tinges, showing freshness and clarity in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Fresh and focused, showing lemon, lime and green apple with hints of honeysuckle, ginger and light floral notes. A subtle mineral edge adds regional character.

👅 Palate
Light-bodied and crisp, delivering vibrant citrus flavours of lemon and lime alongside green apple and a touch of melon. Clean and zesty, with classic Hunter Valley Semillon drive and purity.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Tight and refreshing with bright acidity and a lightly waxy texture. The finish is clean, mineral and persistent, with lingering citrus zest and freshness.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Hunter Valley Semillon—light, crisp and citrus-driven in its youth, with the potential to develop toasty, honeyed complexity with bottle age.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with oysters, fresh seafood, grilled fish or light salads. Also ideal as a refreshing aperitif.

BBD Verdict
A benchmark Hunter Semillon style—zesty, clean and incredibly refreshing. A brilliant inclusion in mixed dozens when you want a classic Australian white that offers both immediate drinkability and ageing potential.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen