On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 02:46:35 GMT, "Ron Lel" > wrote:

>
> wrote in message
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>> Cwdjrx _ wrote:
>>
>>> Unfortunately I do not see many
>>> of the better Australian Semillons in my area.
>>
>> What *are* some of the better Aussie semillons?
>> (These would be the ones that repay cellaring)
>>
>> Mark S
>
>
>As I've already posted. Lindemans bin wines are excellent. Also very good
>are Brokenwood, McWilliams Lovedale and Elisabeth, the latter being very
>good value. Consistently a top wine is Tyrrells Vat 1, though this may be
>hard to get in the States.
>
Tyrells also have a less expensive age worthy Semillon called The
Belford. The 97 picked up a swag of awards, and is really beginning
to show those classic Hunter aged Sem traits.

As much as I criticise the Rosemount 'mass production' philosophy, I
cannot knock their Show Reserve Hunter Semillons, (currently drinking
the '95), which are released at about 5 years old (iirc).

Steve Hoff (Barossa) makes a delightful Semillon, under his Heritage
Wines label. Made to drink younger, it is the closest I have had
from SA that does tatste like an aged Sem. The colour is unique, as
it is relatively golden colour at such a youthful age.

Regards...Swooper