Drinkable but lacking sufficient fruit to be memorable. Very subtle to no aging characteristics are evident. Overall this was disappointing, especially for a Brokenwood.
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Quite tight and austere, with smoky meyer lemon and a hint of graphite. Pithy and angular, it has a good finish and less acid than most HV Semillons I've had. Perhaps not the longevity other vintages would offer.
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Nice rounded citrus and melon flavors, well-balanced, middle weight and a good match with grilled tuna and grilled halibut fillet, simply prepared. Just as good as 1+ years ago.
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Very refreshing with lime and melon on the palate, medium body, and the substance to complement spinach/mushroom/Tuscan ham/onion/ sauce over pasta. Drinks well now but I'm sure will drink well over some years. I'll drink sooner for the freshness.
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Bright citrussy, grassy nose. Really youthful and fresh with a nice green apple character and zingy lime acidity. Nice balance, maybe a touch lightweight on the midpalate.
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9/24/2017 - BigfootPMH wrote: 88 Points
Drinkable but lacking sufficient fruit to be memorable. Very subtle to no aging characteristics are evident. Overall this was disappointing, especially for a Brokenwood.
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6/18/2017 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 89 Points
Quite tight and austere, with smoky meyer lemon and a hint of graphite. Pithy and angular, it has a good finish and less acid than most HV Semillons I've had. Perhaps not the longevity other vintages would offer.
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9/6/2016 - cweiss Likes this wine:
Nice rounded citrus and melon flavors, well-balanced, middle weight and a good match with grilled tuna and grilled halibut fillet, simply prepared. Just as good as 1+ years ago.
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5/7/2015 - cweiss Likes this wine:
Very refreshing with lime and melon on the palate, medium body, and the substance to complement spinach/mushroom/Tuscan ham/onion/ sauce over pasta. Drinks well now but I'm sure will drink well over some years. I'll drink sooner for the freshness.
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10/2/2013 - Biggsy wrote: 86 Points
Bright citrussy, grassy nose. Really youthful and fresh with a nice green apple character and zingy lime acidity. Nice balance, maybe a touch lightweight on the midpalate.
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