Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley Semillon 2023

The opening act to a wonderful suite. Mostly HVD sourcing. Riffs on lemon grass, lime drop, pistachio husk, spa salts and nettle. Light-weighted and effusive of freshness. A little more open-knit and herbaceous, pungent and bright, than the more reticent wines of the upper tier. All the better for breaching earlier. A drape of subtle sweetness across the finish. Delicious. Drink or hold. Score – 92. (Ned Goodwin, MW, jamessuckling.com, Oct. 9, 2023)