1998 Rosemount Estate Show Reserve Semillon

Produced from 30 year old vines grown in Rosemount’s, Roxburgh and Giants Creek vineyards. Bright, deep straw colour. The nose is showing bottle developed character with aroma of honey and toast. The palate displays good weight and mouthfeel, with flavours of toasted honey and tropical fruit, followed by melon and spice. Soft acid finish, with citrus and honey aftertaste. The acidity is satisfactory for the short term. Cellar 1-2 years.

RATING: 88/100

VALUE: XXXX/5

Retasted: March 2002
This is an impressive example of Hunter Semillon. Matured from 30 year old vines grown in the Roxburgh and Giants Creek Vineyards. Bright straw colour. Subtle aroma of toast and green tea, followed by a hint of cut grass over a delicate herbaceous background. The palate has weight and is beginning to fill out, but will still need more time to reach its peak. Flavours of citrus and toast emerge over a green tea background. Moderate length. Clean acid finish, with aftertaste of citrus, green tea and spice.
Cellar 3-4 years (2005-2006)
Alc/Vol: 12.5%

RATING: 90/100

VALUE: XXXX/5