Critics Ratings

‘This is currently closed and shy, offering subtle scents of yellow apple, musk melon, white peach and toasted spice. The round, mouthfilling palate boasts more concentration and decadence, with rich flavors of melon, clove-spiked orange and crusty brioche. Try 2019–2023.’ – Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2018)

‘Heady, rich, opulent wine that has richness but not sweetness and is already gorgeous but definitely needs careful food matching. Round and reminiscent of Sauternes.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Jun 2017)

‘Svelte lemon verbena notes of 2014 maintain usual elegance of this long-lived example of the variety. Textured, rich & broad with complexity from old-vine fruit (& dash younger sauvignon), natural ferment in mainly new French oak & dab in concrete ‘egg’, along with extended lees contact.’ - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*

‘With a smidge of Sauvignon Blanc, this is predominantly Semillon from seriously old vines, some 112 years old. Subtle use of oak, mouthfilling texture.’ – Nancy Gilchrist MW, Decanter.com, 92/100 (Oct 2017)

‘Straw-yellow. White plum, menthol, flowers and nutty oak on the nose; slightly evolved in a positive way. Plush, silky and very dry, with the evolved notes of marzipan and nuts joined by a subtle pear flavor. No shortage of acidity but this wine seems to be in an awkward stage and should probably be held for another year or two before pulling the cork. In fact, this dry, savory Sémillon gained in freshness with time in the glass.’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 90+/100 (Mar 2017)

Provenance

Private Client