Dalwood Estate Semillon 2024
Primary flavours
Green Apple
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime Zest
Details
The Semillon vines on the Dalwood vineyard are planted within a rock's throw distance of the Hunter River, and this sandy, riverbank soil is famously great for producing crisp Semillon. This white is every bit the Hunter classic, too, with a clean, crisp, appley profile but with this lovely lemongrass and citrus flourish to make it a nice drink right now.
Dalwood Estate is the oldest commercially operating vineyard in Australia. Its history dates back to 1828, when George Wyndham planted it using cuttings from the first grapevines in the country. Talk about history! So why isn't this Hunter Valley estate a household name? Blame corporate wineries, as it was owned by Penfolds for many years and then bought by Orlando Wines. Finally, wine-loving hotelier Sam Arnaout bought it back from 'big wine' in 2016 as he wanted to see Dalwood (finally) shine on its own. With such an epic history, it's not surprising that the Dalwood Estate vineyard feels special. Located well away from the rest of the Hunter Valley vineyards on the sandy banks of the Hunter River, the Shiraz, Semillon, and Chardonnay from here has this undeniable (and seriously delicious) next-level roundness and generosity.
Dalwood Estate is the oldest commercially operating vineyard in Australia. Its history dates back to 1828, when George Wyndham planted it using cuttings from the first grapevines in the country. Talk about history! So why isn't this Hunter Valley estate a household name? Blame corporate wineries, as it was owned by Penfolds for many years and then bought by Orlando Wines. Finally, wine-loving hotelier Sam Arnaout bought it back from 'big wine' in 2016 as he wanted to see Dalwood (finally) shine on its own. With such an epic history, it's not surprising that the Dalwood Estate vineyard feels special. Located well away from the rest of the Hunter Valley vineyards on the sandy banks of the Hunter River, the Shiraz, Semillon, and Chardonnay from here has this undeniable (and seriously delicious) next-level roundness and generosity.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Hunter Valley
country
Australia
Grape type
Semillon
Wine Maker
Dalwood Estate
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
10-20 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
NSW
collection
Pairing guide
Hunter Valley Semillon, even in its more approachable form like this one, is always a refreshing drink and definitely no departure with the latest Dalwood Estate release. We think this Semillon is going to pair fantastically with roast chicken thighs, white meats such as turkey and pork tenderloin, and even with game birds like duck and goose. Indian and Thai curries, white bean dishes, fish like snapper and barramundi, and all kinds of sushi and sashimi will be excellent with this wine.
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Food
Indian Curry
Game
Thai Fish Cakes
Tastes
Crisp
Tangy
Light
Moods
Always A Winner
Any and all
Seasons
Summer
Autumn
Spring
Recipe Matches
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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