Good gear this. A six year old Semillon from a relative newbie on the Hunter scene - The Parched Crow. It shows a gradual development with a few years left under its wings.
The colour has barely changed after six years in the bottle. Lemon balm and lemon butter chase the limelight with some lanolin taking a back seat. Some tension is evident from the acid showing it still has some shape. A little oily - I like that aged character that comes out with aged Semillon. If anything, it thins out on the back palate. Finishing with a little powdery texture, this goes well for those who enjoy considered whites with some complexity and age.
Drink to five years.
89/100
Region: Hunter Valley
RRP: $30
Source: Sample
Source: Sample