2015 Silkman Semillon Blackberry Vineyard Hunter Valley

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 92 points

Hints of gunpowder and citrus mark the nose of this exciting young Sémillon. The 2015 Blackberry Vineyard Semillon is vibrant and medium-bodied, with a bit of plumpness to the mid-palate that's often lacking in Hunter Valley examples, despite weighing in at a sprightly 10.5% alcohol. Assertive lime and tangerine notes take over on the long, elegant finish. This is drinking so well now, I hesitate to suggest aging it will make it better, but that's generally what happens to Hunter Valley Sémillons. This will be interesting to follow over the next 10-12 years.

Review Date: December 2017