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Description
The Hunter Valley is famous for Semillon that needs a decade in the cellar to wake up, but Mike De Iuliis knows how to craft one you can crack open immediately. This is his estate release, and year after year, it stands as one of the absolute best-value whites in the region.
Sourced from the family's Lovedale Road property where vines were planted in the early 90s, the 2025 vintage was a sprint. Hot and dry conditions condensed the harvest window into just eight weeks, delivering fruit that is pristine and concentrated.
This is styled for "drinking, not thinking." It is light, zesty and incredibly refreshing. You get a massive hit of Meyer lemon, lime juice and a floral touch of jasmine on the nose. The palate is razor-sharp with that classic Hunter acid line, but there is plenty of fruit weight to keep things friendly. While you could certainly stash this away for five years to see it develop those toasty, honeyed notes, it is honestly so delicious right now that most bottles won't survive the summer.
91 points
"Pale in the glass, bright and lively. Lifted aromas of waxy lemon, lemon grass, mineral and a sappy, green, woodsy lift. Tangy, pithy and snappy in flavour, with lashings of lemony crunch and crackle."
- Aaron Brasher (The Real Review)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
4 reviews
- DMDara M.Verified Buyer3 years agoReviewing2023 De Iuliis SemillonRated 5 out of 5 starsbeautiful wine and very smooth
beautiful wine and very smooth
- BKBob K.Verified ReviewerWine Knowledge Level Cork Dork3 years agoWine Knowledge Level Cork DorkReviewing2023 De Iuliis SemillonRated 3 out of 5 starsNot convinced
We have really loved previous vintages. The 2021 has really failed to impress so far. Tastes more like a sauv blanc. Hopefully age is kinder
- RRobynVerified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast5 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2023 De Iuliis SemillonRated 5 out of 5 starsRaving fan
Really enjoyable wine, Hunter Valley excel in Semillons.
| Price Bracket | $30 or Less |
| Type | White |
| Body | Light Bodied |
| Variety | Semillon |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Hunter Valley |
| Australian State | NSW |
| Reviewed By |
The Real Review |
| Critic Score |
91 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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