Tyrrell's Wines Old Winery Semillon 2008

Made by Tyrell's Wines in Australia (region: Hunter Valley) .

A dry, still, white wine with 10.5% alcohol tasted on 10th Jul 2009.

Grape: Semillon

Quality: Okay

Value: Above Average

Cost: Usually between $10.99 - $14.99.

Looks: Clear and bright, with a slight gold colour. Very light looking.

Smells: A bit of fresh apples, and a hint of grass

Feels: Light

Tastes: I have a real fondness for this label, as it keeps Hunter Semillon alive at a great price. But don't be fooled - every so often this label brings a serious semillon to the table. This vintage is a very acceptable wine, and from experience I had it drunk in amongst some toffy-nosed NZ Sav Blanc and all punters in the room commented on this wine over the others. It is not complex - simple, fresh apple acid with a hint of dry grass and fairly short on length. A very slight hint of sugar causing more smoothness on the front than sweet. Finishes nice and dry and ready for food.

Possible retailers: Vintage Cellars, BWS, Woolworths Liquor, Dan Murphy's, Kemeny's, 1st Choice.