The name ‘Alluvius’ derives from the well drained, ‘alluvial’ soils found in vineyards planted close to river beds. These soils are renowned for growing Semillon as it leads to a unique expression of what is considered to be Australia’s greatest white wine style.Â
Bottled early to retain freshness and vitality of the
primary fruit flavours.
The effects of a ‘non summer’ across NSW led to our
latest start for the Hunter vintage in a very long time.
Our first Semillon’s were picked at the beginning of
February - almost two weeks later than usual. The
cool conditions have provided crisp and vibrant
white wines with lovely natural acidity. The harvest
rain proved to be challenging for the reds. That said,
the reds from the vintage are looking promising. .
Our Alluvius Semillon comes from the Braemore
vineyard on Hermitage Road in the lower Hunter
Valley. This famous vineyard, under the charge of
Ken Bray, was planted in the late 60's and
consistently produces benchmark Hunter Semillon.
The well drained, 'alluvial' soils lead to a unique
expression of what is considered to be Australia's
greatest white wine style.
James Halliday
2014 AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION
The bouquet and palate speak with the same voice
of lemongrass, citrus and a touch of talc, all classic
denominators. But it is the texture of the minerally
acidity on the finish and aftertaste that tell you how great the
wine will be when it reaches full maturity in 10-20 years, and
today’s points will seem niggardly. Drink to 2027.
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