Gundog Estate Indomitus Albus Hunter Valley 2023

Winemaker, Matt Burton, describes the philosophy behind the Indomitus range as ‘thoughtful experimentation’. Personally, I think he just wanted a wine named after a Jurassic Park dinosaur – who wouldn’t? This received a slightly different treatment from standard Hunter Semillon practices, with wild yeast for fermentation in both tank and barrel, a portion of the wine having an extended – 175 days – maceration on skins. Alcohol is a mere 10.4% and only 340 dozen were made. Love the label. Pale lemon hue, this has great intensity with a tight structure. Fine acidity and very good length, there are hints of citrus and stonefruit. A soft, creamy texture, this is a wine with focus. Expect ten to twelve years of pleasure, possibly more. A cracking Hunter Semillon.