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Semillon is a white grape variety mostly used to blend with other varieties
throughout the world, but in regions like the Hunter
Valley and Barossa
Valley in Australia it used as a variety on its own merit.
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Semillon is pronounced "semi-yon" or "sem-ee-yon".
The variety was first brought to Australia in the early 1800s.
It used to be one of the most planted grape varieties in the
world but has since mostly gone out of fashion. Several regions
in Australia and France are still producing fine examples of
Semillion.
In the Hunter
Valley it was once mistakenly known as "Hunter River
Riesling". The region produces a Semillon that ages very
well, transforming from a pale wine without much character into
a honeyed, toast, nutty wine with plenty of character.
Barossa
Valley Semillon could be from a different planet as it is
ready to drink while young, with fruity peach aromas and tastes.
Popular Semillon Growing Regions in
Australia
Popular Wine Makers of Australian Semillon
Wines
- Tyrrell's
Wines - Long established winery in the Hunter Valley producing
some of the finest Semillon from the region.
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