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 source for the O.C. Semillon is low-yielding Oakey Creek (O.C.) Vineyard in southern-central Pokolbin, planted in 1998 on sandy/loam soils. After many years making ripe and generous Semillon from this site, Andrew Thomas realised this patch of shallow dirt was far more suited to creating a more classic Hunter Valley Semillon style. He has not looked back.
Stylistically, Andrew sees the O.C. as having the purest and most precise expression with a bright, long line of acidity. True to form, the ’25 bolts straight out the gate with waves of tangy citrus, lemongrass and subtle dried ginger notes, all underscored by that steely, wet river stone quality that Thomas eeks out with his modest, earth-to-glass winemaking. It’s just cracking value: starbright and vibrant and ready for the table.
This is a Semillon built for satisfying thirst and curiosity now, but will also reward patience with time in the cellar. Drink now in its youth or cellar for up to 5-15 years.
RRP $34 Our Special Price $28.50 when you buy 6 or more of this wine
