Gundog Estate Hunter’s Semillon 2022

The family has had springer spaniels for many years so any label which features that wonderful breed is off to a great start. Of course, what is in the bottle is more important than what is on the label and Matt Burton (the winemaker, not the rugby league player) and his team have that covered as well. This Sem is very much from the modern end of the spectrum, in that it offers enjoyable drinking right from ‘day one’. In days gone past, you’d be lucky to live long enough to see a Semillon reach drinking maturity. That said, this one will also continue to mature well for the best part of a decade – Semillon simply can’t help itself. It will always age well. Pale straw in colour, this is tight and slightly restrained with gentle lemon notes with a touch of the herbals. Fresh, attractive and with slightly vibrant acidity, there is decent length and a minerally backing. It makes an ideal bridge for Savvy drinkers looking to trade up.