Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon 2024 is one of Australia’s most iconic whites — an estate-grown Hunter Valley Semillon crafted in the dry, unoaked style that Maurice O’Shea first created in 1956 to honour the inaugural visit of a reigning monarch to Australia, and cellared for five years before release to allow the wine’s signature honey and toast characters to develop whilst maintaining bright citrus freshness. Refined, restrained, and unmistakably Hunter Valley in character — a wine defined by its longevity, beautiful texture, and intense flavour, and one that ages gracefully over an extraordinary amount of time.
Appearance
Very pale straw with brilliant clarity — the delicate, luminous colour of a Hunter Valley Semillon of genuine purity and refinement, belying the intensity and remarkable depth of flavour that five years of bottle ageing has built.
Aroma
Refined and restrained — freshly cut lemon and lime emerge alongside subtle hints of toast, lanolin, and honeyed complexity, revealing layers of nuance with each swirl of the glass. A bouquet that is elegant, inviting, and a testament to the ageing potential of Hunter Valley Semillon at its finest.
Palate
Fine, tight, and pure — fresh lemon and lime flavours delivered with precision and clarity, with a fresh line of acidity running along the palate providing structure and drive. Notes of honey and toast add depth and complexity, capturing the hallmark character of aged Hunter Valley Semillon in every sip.
Pairs With
Freshly shucked oysters, grilled white fish with lemon butter, seared scallops, Thai salads, Vietnamese rice paper rolls, creamy pasta, soft goat’s cheese, and roasted chicken with herbs. Equally suited as an aperitif or throughout a meal — a Semillon of genuine versatility and timeless elegance.
