Description
“Hunter Valley semillon is one of Australia’s few unique wines, and Thomas’ Braemore is, simply, one of the best.” Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Thomas Wines is not only one of the Hunter Valley’s most renowned winemakers, but nationally and internationally acclaimed for it’s exceptional, single vineyard Hunter Valley wines. Thomas wines have gained somewhat of a ‘cult status’ for its small range of personality imbued wines, many of which offer both pure current drinking pleasure, as well as remarkable cellaring potential.
The first vintage was produced in 1997, with an absolute focus and determination to specialise in producing top shelf examples of the two signature varieties of the Hunter Valley, semillon and shiraz.
Over the years Thomas Wines have gathered an impressive folio of local growers, who each own and operate arguably some of the Hunter valley’s most distinguished sites, producing world class, uniquely regional styles. Each wine showcases it’s unique vineyard signature and expresses a real sense of place. Kiss shiraz and Braemore semillon sit at the top of an impressive range, many of which have become modern benchmarks for the Hunter Valley.
Having previously spent 13 years learning and applying his craft at Tyrrell’s, owner and winemaker Andrew Thomas now has over two and half decades of winemaking experience in the Hunter Valley. It’s the no compromise, attention to detail approach to his winemaking that has seen him named as 2014 Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year (having also previously won the award in 2008), as well as contributing to an impressive mantle piece of wine show trophies and medals, and enviable critical acclaim.
About this wine: The Synergy Semillon is a blend of quality, old-vine Semillon sourced throughout the Hunter Valley. For the Thomas Wines single vineyard Semillons, the very best parcels of fruit are chosen, with the balance from these great sites going into the Synergy blend. This means, in any given year, this great value is crafted of some very high quality raw material. The ‘25 is a blend of Braemore (about 70%), with the balance from the Oakey Creek and Fordwich Hill vineyards.
Crafted in stainless tanks, the new vintage leads with pure and precise citrus fruits underpinned by touches of lemongrass and ripe lime. Punchy flavours of fresh citrus with a touch of honeydew are driven by racy acidity and a vibrant, clear-cut close. It’s a juicy style with plenty of length and flavour with a subliminally taut acidity providing a pleasing freshness to the finish. A perfect accompaniment to fresh seafood dishes. The price is hard to understand in today’s market, but we’re not complaining!
92 points, Toni Paterson, Halliday Wine Companion “Ultra-fresh and zippy, bursting with gooseberry, cut grass and zesty lime. The aroma is fabulous, and the palate is clean and refreshing.”
RRP $26 Our Special Price $20.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.
