2014 Tyrrell's Belford Single Vineyard Semillon

A single vineyard wine from the Elliott family’s vineyard in Belford, which is leased by Tyrrell’s and is located about 10km northwest of the winery. The vineyard is dry grown and was planted in 1933. Being the vineyard that is furthest away from the Brokenback range it has the most broken down soil, which is so fine it is almost like talcum powder. Brilliant very pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up scents of lemon, toast, subtle green apple, lemon butter and bees wax with mineral end notes. Vibrant lime and lemon flavours meld into toast, light bees wax and a subtle steeliness. Finishes dry with fresh crisp acidity and a long delicately waxy yet refreshing aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12%

Other Reviews….
This always has a personality all of its own, this year no exception. There is a greater richness and depth to the wines at most stages of their development, and this year is no exception. It's like a 30yo Rolls Royce that's been looked after well, and is just idling before moving off. Drink by 2029.
94 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

‘This is my baby. Big berries, juicy and clean, healthy on the vine’, coos winemaker Andrew Spinaze, ‘the vineyard’s on a bit of an L-shape, gets some protection from sun and wind, surrounded by She-oaks, gives it that little edge. Fine talcum-like soil here too. Like powder’. Spinaze’s pick of the 2014 semillons, he admits.
A bouquet of ripe apple, citrus and tonic water with an almost light, molten-wax quality to the wine – more ample mouthfeel than suspected, with a slinky honeyed character. Tight, fresh acidity closes the wine and lingers in green apple and grapefruit flavours. So delicious. Fine even though there is richness – elegant wine this all up. One to cellar long. Drink 2014-2034+
94+ points
Mike Bennie – The Wine Front