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
The Hunter vintage turned out to be somewhat of a difficult year trying to make picking decisions around rain events, some of which were not even predicted!
Harvest started much later than last year with the first grapes being picked on January 27, 2015.
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.
AUSTRALIAN WINE COMPANION 2017 WINE COMPANION MAG - Feb/MAR 16
Grown by wizard viticulturalist Ken Bray on his Braemore Vineyard universally regarded as one of the Hunter Valley’s best. Light straw-green; this is a classic Hunter Valley semillon of the highest quality, staring down the challenge of botrytis with its purity, line and length. The bouquet and palate offer a magical balance of intensity and elegance, lemongrass, lemon zest and vibrant acidity all contributing.
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