Vat 1 I was out and about and caught short without a bottle of white the other day and actually had to buy something, so after a bit of aimless and highly pleasurable browsing I plumped for this. I am generally not so big on 2000 Hunter Semillon but wanted something crisp , low alcohol and refreshing.

Aromas of lemon, beeswax, green herbs and a little toastiness. On the palate light and dry with lemon pith, toast and grassy flavours. Very tight with strong acidity and a dry flinty finish. Pretty austere and grassy, but refreshing and clean, with bottle age just beginning to work its magic. A good (but by no means great) example of Vat 1.

Other Vintages : 2007, 2006, 2005, 1999, 1997

Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Dec07
Alcohol : 11.1%
Price : $40
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2012+
Source : Retail
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