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Description
Lovers of the classic clean and crisp Hunter Valley Semillon may want to keep scrolling, this is a little left of centre.
Here is Usher Tinkler's dangerous alternative expression of the famous Hunter Semillon wine style.
Usher left this on skins for 3 months in French oak before pressing, allowing the juice to pick up a bright golden colour in the glass, adding the dimension of tannin to the racy acidity that Semillon from this region is famous for. The result is textured and mouth watering, with a citrus tannin zing.
Bottled without any preservatives and without any fining or filtration, this is a Hunter classic reinvented.
93 points
"Very perfumed, if not floral, and a touch tropical with aniseed and almond in the mix. The aromas are distinct from flavors, which teeter back into true citrus, though fresh juice of mandarin, lemon, and cumquat is mixed with dried versions of both. A touch of mustard powder spice also kicks through the long, powdery finish."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
6 reviews
- COCormack O.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast2 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Usher Tinkler Death by SemillonRated 4 out of 5 starsFunky Stuff
A Hunter Valley Semillon unlike any other you would have had. This funky little number is super slurpable. At $30, this is great value for money.
- MOMarnie O.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Beginner2 years agoWine Knowledge Level BeginnerReviewing2022 Usher Tinkler Death by SemillonRated 5 out of 5 starsDelicious
Really beautiful low intervention wine, not too herbaceous for a Semillon. Would definitely drink again!
- PPaulVerified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast3 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Usher Tinkler Death by SemillonRated 1 out of 5 starsPoor wine
Trying to be trendy, but doesn’t work. It’s thin, metallic, a touch sour…a bit sherry like. Difficult to pair with food and difficult to drink on its own. Spanish food might work given its sherry backbone. I wouldn’t recommend this wine unless you like slate dry and metallic type finishes.
| Price Bracket | $30 or Less |
| Type | White |
| Body | Light Bodied |
| Variety | Semillon |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Hunter Valley |
| Australian State | NSW |
| Feature |
Low Preservative Natural/Lo-Fi Vegan |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Front |
| Critic Score |
93 |
| Alcohol | 11% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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