Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon 2021 Hunter Valley is a premium Australian aged Semillon showcasing bright citrus layered with notes of honey and toast, crafted from estate vineyards and cellared for five years before release. This iconic wine represents one of Australia's most recognised whites, defined by its longevity, beautiful texture and intense flavour—capturing the essence of what aged Hunter Valley Semillon does best: age gracefully over an extraordinary amount of time. Refined, restrained and unmistakably Hunter Valley in character.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished wine presents a very pale straw hue with brilliant clarity, reflecting the purity and refinement that comes from extended bottle ageing. The delicate colour belies the wine's intensity and remarkable depth of flavour.
Aroma
Refined and restrained, the nose is a testament to this wine's ageing potential and classic Hunter Valley character. Aromas of freshly cut citrus—lemon and lime—emerge alongside subtle hints of toast, lanolin and honeyed complexity. The bouquet is elegant and inviting, revealing layers of nuance with each swirl of the glass.
Palate
Fine, tight and pure, the palate is beautifully reflective of the aromatics, delivering fresh lemon and lime flavours with precision and clarity. The texture is light, bright and pure, with a fresh line of acidity running along the palate that provides structure and drive. Notes of honey and toast add depth and complexity, capturing the hallmark character of aged Hunter Valley Semillon—a wine that ages gracefully over an extraordinary amount of time.
Pairs With
This versatile Semillon pairs beautifully with freshly shucked oysters, grilled white fish with lemon butter, seared scallops, Asian cuisine including Thai salads and Vietnamese rice paper rolls, creamy pasta dishes, soft goat's cheese, or roasted chicken with herbs, making it equally suited as an aperitif or throughout a meal.
