{"product_id":"silkman-hunter-valley-semillon-2023-750ml","title":"Silkman Hunter Valley Semillon 2023 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A beautifully fresh Hunter Valley Semillon with lively citrus, delicate florals and a crisp finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilkman Hunter Valley Semillon 2023 is a fantastic example of why the Hunter Valley is famous for this variety. Bright, refreshing and full of citrus character, it's a wine that delivers plenty of flavour without being heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's lemon, lime and green apple, a lovely mineral edge and that mouthwatering acidity that makes good Hunter Semillon so enjoyable. If you usually reach for Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling, give this one a try. It's a great alternative, particularly if you enjoy a dry white with freshness and a bit of character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage also picked up an impressive 96 points in the Halliday Wine Companion, making this a particularly good value Hunter Valley Semillon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh lemon zest, lime leaf and grapefruit, with delicate floral notes and a hint of freshly cut grass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright citrus and crisp green apple, with lively acidity and a subtle mineral character. There's a little texture through the middle that gives the wine more depth than you might expect from such a light, refreshing style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, clean and zesty, with lingering lemon, lime and a fine mineral edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 96 Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003eA blend of Brokenback, Blackberry and Murphy Vineyards (40\/40\/20%). The wine has some post-ferment lees maturation, adding texture and weight to the palate. There is a lot going on in this delicious wine: lemon zest, grapefruit, lime leaf and a little freshly cut grass. The palate is zippy and intense, with fabulous shape from the interplay between the acidity and phenolics. It is a joyous, well-balanced wine with great drive. Simply fabulous for the price. Toni Paterson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHunter Valley Semillon and seafood are a combination that's hard to beat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry this with freshly shucked oysters, grilled prawns, calamari or a good piece of grilled fish with lemon. It's also excellent with sashimi, fresh goat's cheese and lighter chicken dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly good choice when you're after something refreshing to enjoy with a seafood lunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilkman Wines was established in 2013 by Liz and Shaun Silkman, who have quickly built a reputation for producing some of the Hunter Valley's most impressive small batch wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiz Silkman is one of Australia's most highly regarded winemakers and was named the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion Winemaker of the Year, becoming the first Hunter Valley winemaker to receive the award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hunter Valley has a long history of producing exceptional Semillon. Unlike richer white wine styles, young Hunter Semillon is celebrated for its bright citrus flavours, naturally low alcohol and crisp acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the variety particularly interesting is how it changes with age, gradually developing richer toasted, honeyed and nutty characters while retaining its freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilkman's 2023 Semillon captures that traditional Hunter character beautifully, with impressive purity, concentration and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wine you can enjoy two very different ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink it now for its lively lemon and lime flavours, delicate floral aromas and refreshing acidity. Alternatively, put a few bottles away and watch it develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith careful cellaring, the 2023 vintage should continue evolving through to approximately 2033 and potentially beyond, developing more complex toasted, honeyed and savoury notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silkman Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semillon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hunter Valley, New South Wales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light Bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crisp, Citrusy \u0026amp; Mineral Australian White Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Rating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 96 Points, Toni Paterson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":51612908552409,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Silkman_Hunter_Valley_Semillon_2023_750ml.png?v=1794718103","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/silkman-hunter-valley-semillon-2023-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}