Saddler's Creek 'Alluvia' Semillon 2013
Primary flavours
Grapefruit
Green Apple
Lemon
Almonds
Beeswax
Honey
Lanolin
Details
Semillon is an intriguing grape variety - in its youth it can be withdrawn and subtle, but with a few years of bottle age it can blossom into something quite spectacular, taking on honeyed fruit notes with a deep complexity.
The 2013 from Saddler's Creek is a great example of this - the nose is really entrancing, filled with ripe lemon, honeycomb and a faint hint of toasted almonds. The palate is bright and vibrant, with electric acidity. This is the perfect wine for grilled fish or fresh seafood and will be great drinking through the warmer months.
When it comes to making top quality Australian wines, the Laureti family know where it’s at. Since 1990, Saddler’s Creek Wine has been at the forefront of the industry, using a winning combination of small-batch, attention-driven techniques inspired by traditional winemaking, and state-of-the-art technology designed to eke out every last drop of expression and flavour from their characterful grapes. The results have been consistently spectacular from the very first vintages, and Saddler’s Creek continues to grow from strength to strength with every new label launched and bottle released. The winery’s philosophy is one we’re more than used to seeing on the contemporary Aussie wine scene. The Laureti’s believe that the best wines are made by carefully selecting the finest grapes from the vineyards they use, and by building up lasting, mutually respectful relationships with their network of growers. By paying close and careful attention to the characteristics of each vineyard and its unique terroir, they’re able to know which varietals are going to yield the most interesting results… and as such, they’ve been able to build up a truly impressive portfolio of wine styles, capable of showing off the very best Australia has to offer. Semillon is an intriguing grape variety - in its youth it can be withdrawn and subtle, but with a few years of bottle age it can blossom into something quite spectacular, taking on honeyed fruit notes with a deep complexity. The 2013 from Saddler's Creek is a great example of this - the nose is really entrancing, filled with ripe lemon, honeycomb and a faint hint of toasted almonds. The palate is bright and vibrant, with electric acidity. This is the perfect wine for grilled fish or fresh seafood and will be great drinking through the warmer months.
When it comes to making top quality Australian wines, the Laureti family know where it’s at. Since 1990, Saddler’s Creek Wine has been at the forefront of the industry, using a winning combination of small-batch, attention-driven techniques inspired by traditional winemaking, and state-of-the-art technology designed to eke out every last drop of expression and flavour from their characterful grapes. The results have been consistently spectacular from the very first vintages, and Saddler’s Creek continues to grow from strength to strength with every new label launched and bottle released. The winery’s philosophy is one we’re more than used to seeing on the contemporary Aussie wine scene. The Laureti’s believe that the best wines are made by carefully selecting the finest grapes from the vineyards they use, and by building up lasting, mutually respectful relationships with their network of growers. By paying close and careful attention to the characteristics of each vineyard and its unique terroir, they’re able to know which varietals are going to yield the most interesting results… and as such, they’ve been able to build up a truly impressive portfolio of wine styles, capable of showing off the very best Australia has to offer. Semillon is an intriguing grape variety - in its youth it can be withdrawn and subtle, but with a few years of bottle age it can blossom into something quite spectacular, taking on honeyed fruit notes with a deep complexity. The 2013 from Saddler's Creek is a great example of this - the nose is really entrancing, filled with ripe lemon, honeycomb and a faint hint of toasted almonds. The palate is bright and vibrant, with electric acidity. This is the perfect wine for grilled fish or fresh seafood and will be great drinking through the warmer months.
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Specs
Region
Hunter Valley
country
Australia
Grape type
Semillon
Wine Maker
Saddler's Creek
Alcohol
11%
Vintage
2013
Cellar period
5-10 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
State
NSW
Pairing guide
This Aussie Semillon has a nice bit of age to it, resulting in a gorgeously rounded number that’s going to be lovely when paired with richer dishes like seafood in cream and white wine sauce, or those which bring together white meats with plenty of cheese. It’s also got a lovely freshness and bite on the palate, too, meaning you could also successfully serve it alongside scallops (a top pairing for any Semillon, in our opinion), spring veggies, seafood risotto, and barbecued fish. We also reckon this wine works brilliantly with fennel, deli ham, and bacon… so get creative in your kitchen, and come up with something heavenly!
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Food
Asian
Fish
Cheddar
Fajitas
Aromatic Chicken Dishes
Cured Salmon
Tastes
Crisp
Tangy
Light
Moods
Contemplative
Bored
Mood for something different
Seasons
Autumn
Spring
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Wine region
Hunter Valley, Australia
The Hunter Valley is located in New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 150km northwest of Sydney and is known for producing world-class Semillon and formidable Chardonnay, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz.
The region has a long history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the 1830s. Today, the Hunter Valley is home to more than 150 wineries, ranging from small, family-owned operations to larger, internationally recognized producers such as Tyrell’s Wines, Mount Pleasant Wines and Brokenwood Wines.
Hunter Valley comprises the following sub-regions: Upper Hunter Valley, Broke Fordwich, and Pokolbin. The region's climate is warm and humid, relying on rain, humidity, cloud cover and sea breeze to mitigate the warmth. Soil types vary across the region. Generally, Semillon performs well on the sandy alluvial flats, whereas Shiraz prefers the red loamy soil types.
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