2018 Thomas Wines Braemore Cellar Reserve Semillon

A rare, six-year-old release from one of the Hunter’s greatest vineyards – rich, beautifully evolved Semillon that still hums with life and energy.

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Description

The Braemore vineyard has been part of Hunter Valley folklore for decades. Planted in 1969 on the sandy flats of Pokolbin, it consistently produces some of the region’s most distinctive Semillon. Andrew Thomas has been working with this site long enough to know exactly how to draw out its best – energy, texture and that unmistakable Braemore drive.

The Cellar Reserve is Thommo’s “best of the best” – a small selection held back in the winery’s cellars for six years before release. The 2018 vintage was warm and dry, giving a slightly riper, more generous expression than usual. It’s still got the trademark freshness, but there’s also a lovely depth to it now – citrus and honey, a bit of ripe pear and gentle toastiness creeping in with age.

It’s complex but easy to enjoy, the kind of Semillon that reminds you why the Hunter does this style better than anywhere else. Bright, balanced and just hitting its stride.

The Braemore vineyard, planted 1969, is situated on the sandy alluvial flats of Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, and consistently produces Semillon featuring freshness, vibrancy and remarkable longevity. This wine has achieved an enviable reputation in recent years as being one of the finest examples of classic Hunter Valley Semillon.

The Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon matures in our climate controlled cellar for six years in bottle prior it's release. This wine is just starting to emerge with those classic bottle-aged Hunter Semillon complexities.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Semillon
Country Australia
Region Hunter Valley
Australian State NSW
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
James Suckling
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 11.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2018
Closure Screw Cap

Thomas Wines

Andrew Thomas is a modern-day legend in the Hunter Valley, crafting some of the region's greatest wines for over three decades. His personal label is regarded as a benchmark winery, with a focus on premium Shiraz and Semillon— the Hunter Valley's hero varieties. Thomas has access to some of the region’s best vineyards, allowing him to create wines that truly capture the essence of the Hunter.

Originally from McLaren Vale, Thommo moved to the Hunter Valley to join the winemaking team at Tyrrell's Wines. After 13 years, he ventured out to develop his own label, making single-vineyard wines that highlight the subtle differences between Hunter’s subregions.

Thomas Wines is known for its classic Hunter Valley Shiraz and Semillon, but it also occasionally explores innovative styles without compromising on value. The white wines are delicate and cellar-worthy, while the reds are full-bodied and classic in the best sense of the word, making them one of the benchmarks for modern Hunter Shiraz.

A mentor to much of the next generation of Hunter producers, if you want to try the essence of the Hunter Valley, Thommo's wines are a must-try.

The Thomas Wines Braemore Vineyard Hunter Valley, NSW Thomas Wines

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