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Has a distinctive and lovely lemon zest aroma with traces of subtle lemon pith and an almost guava-like character. A trace of fresh cut grass brings another dimension to the wine with its honeysuckle nuances most appealing. I like the weight and palate feel of this wine which is perfect current drinking but has some cellaring potential. Lower alcohol at 11.8% makes it ideal for current drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montague Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014416679222,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/MontagueEstateSemillon2022.png?v=1695847804"},{"product_id":"moss-wood-botrytis-semillon-2018","title":"Moss Wood Botrytis Semillon 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eA style of wine you seldom see in WA, let alone in Margaret River. It's a sweet dessert style wine but it has been made in a way that controls the palate, so it remains deep and sweet yet never becomes cloying. Retains a fresh zingy acidity. Distinctive aromas of orange peel and marmalade, honey and a little butterscotch with a bright lime edge. The flavour builds and builds through the endless palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moss Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014417203510,"sku":"","price":66.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/MossWoodRibbonVale2018BotrytisSemillon.png?v=1695849440"},{"product_id":"moss-wood-semillon-2023","title":"Moss Wood Semillon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eRemains one of my favourite Moss Wood wines, and certainly one of my favourite semillons. And this one from the great '23 vintage is right up there with anything. It seems a more pungent and intense semillon than previous years and probably a result of the vintage which produced such beautiful fruit intensity. Pure and driven with a lip-smacking acidity on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moss Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014417793334,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/MossWood2023Semillon.png?v=1695885865"},{"product_id":"rockcliffe-single-site-semillon-2022","title":"Rockcliffe Single Site Semillon 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch like the Fume Blanc release, Rockcliffe have fermented this variety in French oak. The impact is that it takes semillon into another zone, showcasing its qualities and adaptability. It's fresh and zingy but there is a slightly toasty, creamy feel that is most appealing. A style worth pursuing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockcliffe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014422970678,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/RockcliffeSingleSiteSemillon2022.png?v=1695914073"},{"product_id":"stormflower-small-batch-semillon-2022","title":"Stormflower Small Batch Semillon 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot many straight semillon made these days, so it always pleases me when I find one. This captures the essential lemon characters of the variety on the nose before delivering a generously proportioned palate with a fine lift of acid. The texture is balanced with that crisp acidity carrying the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stormflower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014427984182,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/SFVSemillon2022.png?v=1695923520"},{"product_id":"grace-farm-semillon-2023","title":"Grace Farm Semillon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eI’m always excited to see a straight semillon. It’s a variety that Margaret River does so well, and this is a beauty. Captures the typical lemon scented aromas which merge through into the lively intense fruit on the palate. The fruit intensity is superb, while the high natural acidity ensures it comes to life with so much energy. A super example of this variety. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grace Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109816967478,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/GraceFarm-230905-02_13724fa1-8888-41af-9ba9-d547a6ee21d3.jpg?v=1717407250"},{"product_id":"lenton-brae-wilyabrup-semillon-2023","title":"Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Semillon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are so many ways you can deal with semillon. In this case, it’s a mix of 25% new French oak and the rest in stainless steel with 8 months on lees. It’s created texture and richness while retaining the linear thread of fine acidity. Lemon scented with a slightly smoky backdrop. Has a clean and pure palate which extends to a very long finish. Will handle time in the cellar too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lenton Brae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49148975939894,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/LBWilyabrupSem.png?v=1717732822"},{"product_id":"montague-estate-semillon-2023","title":"Montague Estate Semillon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn immediately fragrant semillon from this very good year. Lift of lemon citrus displays the essential character of a variety that is so well suited to Margaret River. This is fine crisp and clean yet there is excellent fruit intensity holding to a long finish. Crunchy and vibrant with a light texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montague Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49471165038902,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/2023MONTAGUESEMILLON.png?v=1722055553"},{"product_id":"forester-estate-jack-out-the-box-semillon-2023","title":"Forester Estate Jack Out The Box Semillon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eYet another compelling reason why we should be getting more semillon from Margaret River. This one shows its range if options, and is fermented in new and older French oak with some of it fermented on skins, bringing in further palate complexity and weight. The aromas are an intriguing mix of dried herbs, lemon scents, cedary oak. The palate goes deep and long with a tremendous intensity that picks up the natural slightly herbaceousness of the variety with that lively lemon rind character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forester Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49473433993526,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/FE_JackOutOfTheBox_Semillon_NoVint.png?v=1722136712"},{"product_id":"grace-farm-semillon-2024","title":"Grace Farm Semillon 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA light and highly perfumed semillon that makes excellent use of barrel fermentation to introduce a new layer of complexity. The varietal lemon characters are evident but then other deeper notes of stone fruit emerge to bring the palate to life. The oak is so well handled here. Has a racy fine acidity to add the final kick to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grace Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49481179922742,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/SemillionGraceFarm-230905-02-NV-Shadow.png?v=1726098015"},{"product_id":"ashbrook-estate-semillon-2024","title":"Ashbrook Estate Semillon 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshbrook has been committed to this variety from the outset, and good on them. It’s a variety I love and I’m always keen to see a straight varietal version. A more restrained version in line with the season with traces of tropical fruits, cut grass and a zingy citrus tang. The acid keeps it crisp and keen through to a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49496256479542,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/AshbrookEstateSemillonNV.jpg?v=1722647472"},{"product_id":"xanadu-vinework-semillon-2024","title":"Xanadu Vinework Semillon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is made into a keen crisp style with every effort to retain its vibrant lively lemony fruit characters. The nose shows that distinctive lemon scent of semillon with just a trace of riper stone fruit in the background. The palate is beautifully weighted with a fine acid sustaining a lingering finish. Ideal for drinking in the short term.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xanadu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49554756895030,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/NV_VW_SEM_a884cdb8-6bb8-4ba6-aca3-9da21b4e8503.png?v=1724300780"},{"product_id":"talijancich-semillon-2023","title":"Talijancich Semillon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eTalijancich has been making semillon since 1989, and I suspect there has never been a better one than this. Picks up the varietal characters of lemon and other citrus notes, but then adds the complexing richness of partial barrel fermentation. The palate reveals flavours of custard and lemon tart with a citrussy edge for balance and a slightly nutty finish. Balanced and lingering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talijancich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49583090958646,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/Semilloncopy.jpg?v=1724899367"},{"product_id":"wills-domain-eightfold-semillon-2024","title":"Wills Domain Eightfold Semillon 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bright and light semillon bursting with zingy lively fruit characters. On the nose there is a typical varietal lemon zip with a wet pebbly influence. The palate is fine and linear but with good varietal definition. The lingering acidity adds the final flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wills Domain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50016254034230,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/WillsDomain_T2_Eightfold_Semillon_NV.png?v=1725591575"},{"product_id":"moss-wood-semillon-2024","title":"Moss Wood Semillon 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a slightly fuller style than previously. Perhaps a product of the warmer vintage or an indication of a somewhat new direction for the variety. Regardless, it retains the essential linear mouthfeel and intensity of lemon zest and citrus. A crisp zingy acid sustains the long finish—an immediately appealing wine still with cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moss Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50255319630134,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/01_20240705Semillon2024_WhiteBackground.png?v=1726448937"},{"product_id":"the-yard-cane-cut-semillon-2018","title":"The Yard Cane Cut semillon 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of a sweet dessert wine. It's made from semillon, which makes absolute sense given some of the great dessert wines come from that variety. The aromas are all florals, citrus and a hint of lime, and the palate, while sweet and luscious, has a fine, precise acidity which keeps it delicately poised without ever becoming cloying. Loaded with delicious toasty buttered bread and butterscotch characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cherubino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52758489039158,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/Yard_CaneCutSemillon_standup.png?v=1755408430"},{"product_id":"ashbrook-estate-semillon-2025","title":"Ashbrook Estate semillon 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eA variety that Ashbrook has been making for decades and it is always one of their most popular. The season was very good and allowed the semillon to display its full range of grassy citrus notes with an underlay of tropical fruit. The colour is bright and brilliant and the palate just sings with lovely zingy ripe fruits, some nice lemony freshness, nettle and light stone fruit characters. Lovely wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashbrook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52920110514486,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/AshbrookEstateSemillonNV.png?v=1756784607"},{"product_id":"della-fay-semillon-2023-copy","title":"Della Fay Semillon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a really zingy semillon positively bursting with intensity and spritely lemon zest-infused fruit. Displays a light, grassy edge to the intense lemon tropical notes. Refreshing and mouthwatering palate lifted with a flick of natural acidity. An extra year in the bottle has allowed this pick up a little more texture, and it's drinking mighty well now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Della Fay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53051237597494,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/Dellayfay_Semillon2023.jpg?v=1726356827"},{"product_id":"wills-domain-eightfold-semillon-2025","title":"Wills Domain Eightfold semillon 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a wine that is testament to both excellent viticulture and thoughtful winemaking. Although 2024 was a warm vintage, this semillon displays remarkable finesse and delicacy while retaining the variety's classic citrus, lemon and crisp pear characters. Fine, focused and impressively long, it again poses the question of why more straight semillons aren't being produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wills Domain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54221767606582,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/Wills_Domain_T2_Eightfold_Semillon_NV.png?v=1784170105"},{"product_id":"driftwood-artefacts-semillon-2025","title":"Driftwood Artifacts semillon 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a remarkable purity and brightness in this semillon from a season that seemed particularly well suited to the variety. It's a delicate, almost understated wine, yet with a little air the flavour intensity steadily builds. The nose reveals classic citrus blossom, lemon and subtle floral aromas. The palate introduces a fine oyster shell minerality that beautifully complements the pristine fruit, adding both texture and precision. The finish is long, focused and persistent. A compelling example of why more producers should champion this variety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Driftwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54265198346550,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/CraftAlliance_Driftood_Artifacts_Semillon_2025_NoVint.png?v=1784855738"},{"product_id":"riverbank-estate-rebellious-semillon-2026","title":"Riverbank Estate Rebellious semillon 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother beautiful example of this site. Has a nice texture and flavour profile. Aromas of lemon zest and a little lemon meringue, and then a palate which is flavoursome and intense, but with such impeccable balance and purity. Has a certain minerality. A little barrel-fermented pressings have been added to give it texture and richness. Contributes to the texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riverbank Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54352182378806,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/RiverBankEstateRebelliousSemillon.png?v=1785460063"},{"product_id":"lenton-brae-wilyabrup-semillon-2025","title":"Lenton Brae Wilyabrup semillon 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eI bang on about semillon all the time, and yet here’s the reason. It’s wines like this. This is a cracking good example of what Margaret River can produce with this variety, an underrated variety these days. It’s had about 25% new French oak, and then spent eight months on lees, so it’s picked up a complexity and textural element that adds so much to its expression. It retains the sort of lemony nutty notes on the nose, which is semillon, but then that lees influence brings in a richness and layered complexity that carries through to a fine, long, focused finish. Has a lovely, slightly waxy feel. And these wines can handle some cellaring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lenton Brae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54400910590262,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/LentonBrae_WilyabrupSemillon_2025_NoVint.jpg?v=1786586639"},{"product_id":"vasse-felix-cane-cut-2025","title":"Vasse Felix Cane Cut 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eVasse Felix has made this wine for some years now, and it's a lovely example of the dessert style. It's created by cutting the fruiting cane and allowing the bunches to hang and dry out before picking, concentrating the flavours and sugars. It was fermented in French oak. From the outset, it captures so much about this variety. Lemon essence is concentrated on the nose, while the palate shows lovely fruit sweetness, a little of that oak influence, but with fine controlling acidity that gives it focus without cloying. Crunchy minerality creates such a lovely mouthfeel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vasse Felix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54433658241334,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/CaneCutNV.png?v=1787291576"},{"product_id":"grace-farm-semillon-2025","title":"Grace Farm semillon 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is another style that Grace Farm elevates from the stock standard. Semillon is such a beautiful variety, and when it gets just a little oak influence from the, in this case, four months in seasoned French oak, it really does elevate it into another zone. Slightly lemony, nutty characters on the nose. And then a palate which displays good fruit richness and intensity, with a lift of crisp acidity sustaining a long finish. Another example of the excellent semillons coming out of Margaret River.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grace Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54498401911094,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/SemillonNV_b5a9eebb-3167-4b7a-95ce-ac7fe869f9db.jpg?v=1788306630"},{"product_id":"willespie-wilyabrup-reserve-semillon-2025","title":"Willespie Wilyabrup Reserve semillon 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eA balanced and textured example of what Margaret River can do with semillon. There's richness here, but it's balanced with a fine, precise and defining acidity. I love the purity and freshness evident on the nose. There are some slightly toasty characters complementing the vibrant lemon fruit characters. A rich and flavoursome palate brimming with plush fruits, complemented by a nice saline minerality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willespie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54528645431606,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/WillespieReserveSemillon2025_99e9643e-dd92-48eb-8793-97f842015a81.png?v=1788919028"},{"product_id":"stormflower-vineyard-small-batch-semillon-2024","title":"Stormflower Vineyard Small Batch semillon 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a wine that takes semillon into a heady new zone. After hand-picking, the fruit was whole-bunch pressed and then fermented using natural yeasts. It's resulted in a wine that is texturally pleasing and loaded with intense varietal characters. It has a slightly creamy, buttery character, but it's ever so slight, and it's complemented by the zingy lemon zest lift. Beautiful, complex palate profile and a sustained finish. Drinking so well now, but it does have ageing potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stormflower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54546672058678,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/7545\/1446\/files\/image0_d8765ee5-62df-414a-99a8-2718f8f671a5.jpg?v=1789184933"},{"product_id":"rockcliffe-single-site-fume-blanc-2024","title":"Rockcliffe Single Site fumé blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made from semillon and has been just lightly oaked so as not to dominate the fruit. This was quite a warm year, but the quality of the fruit was quite exceptional down in Denmark. 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