Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2023
- 91
- $35
- Drink by: 2023-2029
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Matt Burton obviously loves to push the envelope when it comes to Hunter Semillon, while always maintaining respect for this wonderful grape. With this wine, a portion of the juice is fermented on skins with wild yeast, something that is usually restricted to red wines. There is also a slight off-dry note on the finish. A very pale straw hue, the nose is a mix of florals, spices, lemons and jasmine. There is also the merest hint of a note reminiscent of green tea. Soft and clean with a nice line of acidity, it shows decent length with a clean, non-cloying finish. The acidity balances well with the hint of sweetness. Enjoy over the next four 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.
