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Ron Lel
 
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"Cwdjrx _" > wrote in message
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>I found two Semillons in Decanter's December issue that included a brief
> listing of 4000 of their wine reviews in 2004. These likely are not 30
> year wines, but they might make good drinking now and for a few years.
>
> Belgravia, Late Harvest Semillon, Orange 2002, 375 ml, 7.25 Pounds, 4
> out of 5 stars rating. Most likely a rather sweet wine.
>
> Peter Lehmann Semillon, Barossa 2002, 5.49 Pounds, 4 out of 5 star
> rating. It looks as if they found a real bargin here.
>
> Both of these wines were available in the UK, but I have no idea what
> their distribution may have been elsewhere.
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Orange is a comparatively new area, producing some decent wines. The Lehmann
wine - a Barossa semillon, is one I would not keep for more than 4-5 years
max. Look for Hunter semillons. Alternatively come to Australia and drink
mine.

Ron