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McWilliam's Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon 2015

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There are 3 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Delight in a glass.....Hunter Valley Semillon, Australia's oldest wine region, says it all. So elegant, fresh, clean and crisp with flavors of juicy lemon, honey, melon and apple, and a slight nuttiness, creamy on the palate. Unquestionably wonderful on its own or with any seafood.
Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Hunter Valley Semillon is one of my great pleasures. This affordable bottling from NSW features golden apple, pear, lemon, citronella, beeswax, fresh cut grass and a hint of stone fruit. There's a lot going on in the bottle. Mouthwatering acidity perfectly paired with anything you pull fresh from the ocean. 89 Points. (www.ottawawinejournal.com)
Neil Phillips rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Primary aromas of white peach, green melon, star anise, honeysuckle - also melon, lime, hay and a slight mineral note.

On the palate, dry with low acid and medium intensity. Flavours of lemon & lime zest, white nectarine, white peach, melon, green apple.

Creamy on the palate, this wine is drinking now but I think will develop a more complex profile with at least two further years in the bottle.

Tasted November 2016.




Natalie's Review

McWilliam's Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon 2015, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia: The Semillon grapes for this spectacular white wine are sourced from the Mount Pleasant Elizabeth vineyard. There's nothing like Australian Semillon grape-based wines: you must try this one if you haven't sampled their delights previously. Terrific balancing acidity for a wide range of dishes and a long finish to make you return to this bottle again and again. Pair with pork chops. Drink: 2015-2018. 724492 10.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine  Full Review

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