As of this tasting at the end of 2025, the 2019 Vat 1 Semillon is nearly seven years from its harvest. The wine is yet to fully develop the characteristic and desirable toastiness that is endemic to great, older Hunter Valley Semillon, and yet there are whiffs of it. And it is good. There are notes of creamed honey on toast, pressed linen, lemon pith, ocean spray, crushed shells and wheat. In the mouth, the wine is featherlight, intense and long through the finish. This is very good indeed. 10.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Grape Varietal: 100% Semillon
Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 96 PointsÂ
Suggested Drink Window: 2025 - 2044