Bimbadgen Estate B Growers Semillon 2024
- 91
- $28
- Drink by: 2025-2031
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It will come as a surprise to no one that the Semillon in the Growers range comes from the Hunter Valley. Where else? It was wild yeast fermented in stainless steel. The colour here is as close to completely transparent as possible (if that is even a colour), conceding the merest hint of pale lemon. The nose gives us notes of citrus, notably fresh lemons, with florals and straw. Touches of pears and herbs, but this is rather neutral in style – something that allows it to work with a surprising array of dishes, although a plate of freshly shucked oysters would be hard to beat. It is starting to open up a little on the palate and should continue to do so. There is good length here and a fresh, clean finish. Lots to like and a wine for enjoying over the next five to six years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
