The English language is so strange at times. By this I mean, some words are spelt different ways but are pronounced the same, some words have letters in them that have no reason to be there and some words have letters in them that are sometimes used and sometimes not. It is easy to understand why people of other nationalities get confused.

Semillon is a word that fits into one of the aforementioned categories. From the day I came across the variety, I was told it was pronounced Semi-on and I heard many in the industry pronounce it that way. However, watching a show on television and, having recently visited some wine regions in New South Wales, I found in some cases it was pronounced Semi-lon. As it turns out, there is more than these two ways to pronounce it. Either way, I have been lucky enough to try Huntington Estates Semillons over the years and I have found there…I mean they’re…I mean their Semillons to be right on the mark.

Region: Mudgee, NSW     Source: Thanks kindly to Huntington Estate

2022 Estate Semillon ($28)

Aromatically appealing straight up when it comes to this Semillon. Lemon citrus aromas tickle the senses into life with a slight floral/blossom scent as well. The palate is the Semillon party place though. It is vibrant, fresh, citrussy, mouth-coating and nicely balanced with a finish that has you reaching for the bottle again. This is the type of Semillon that has me scratching my head as to why more people don’t drink the variety. Get onto it is my advice!

2022 Special Reserve Semillon ($35)

Goodness me! This exudes youthful Semillon from the aromas through to tasting it and finally the impact it leaves after swallowing it. It shows a lovely, lime like citrus intensity, a nice little herbal touch too along with a generous, smooth, elegant feel to the palate, finishing with a pretty good length.  As much as I very much enjoyed it now, this has ‘hide me away for a few years’ embedded in its structure.