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Brokenwood Semillon 2016 Wine Review

Brokenwood Semillon 2016

Brokenwood Semillon 2016

Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $27.95

Drink: 2018-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 10.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Brokenwood

Agent: Lifford Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Smoky with lanolin and lemon and beeswax. Gorgeous yet low in alcohol (yay). Racy acidity for seafood. Voluptuous mouth-feel.

Semillon food pairings: grilled chicken, grilled whitefish, salads.

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This Brokenwood Semillon 2016 was reviewed on August 18, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

This Hunter Valley, Australia Semillon is fragrant and flavourful with bright apricot, citrus orange blossom and talc notes. Enjoy with Vietnamese or light curry dishes.
Tasted August 2018
Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Hunter Valley Semillon is always a treat if done well. Brokenwood seams to never disappoint with this very affordable offering. It features lanolin, verbena, preserved lemon, lime zest, orange blossom, and a hint of unripe white peach. Layers of flavour, mouth-watering acidity. Pair with freshwater fish. 91 Points.
Hunter Valley knows how to make Semillon. Brokenwood 2016 Semillon has all the hallmarks' of lemon grass, light herbs, citrus and all nicely balanced. Drink now or hold for three years. - Community Wine Reviews

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