TASTING NOTES FOR Tower Estate Hunter Valley Off Dry Semillon 2016

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with light golden hues. Bright and clear, showing early bottle development while retaining freshness.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and gently aromatic, with lemon, lime and subtle tropical fruit notes. Hints of honey, soft florals and a light lanolin character begin to emerge with age, adding complexity.

👅 Palate
Light to medium-bodied with a soft, off-dry style. Citrus—lemon and lime—sits alongside ripe apple and gentle honeyed fruit. The slight sweetness is balanced by fresh acidity, giving the wine a smooth, easy-drinking profile.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Rounded and approachable with a soft, silky mouthfeel. The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus and a subtle touch of sweetness.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Hunter Valley Semillon in an off-dry style—fresh, lightly sweet and highly approachable. Shows the region’s hallmark citrus character with added softness and early bottle complexity. Hunter Semillon is known for evolving from bright citrus in youth to honeyed, toasty notes with age.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with seafood, prawns, grilled fish or lightly spiced Asian dishes. Also excellent with pork or soft cheeses, where the touch of sweetness complements the flavours.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A smooth, easy-drinking Semillon with a gentle touch of sweetness—fresh, balanced and very versatile.
Perfect for mixed dozens when you want a softer, crowd-friendly white with broad appeal.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷