Silkman Wines Semillon 2023

Silkman Wines Semillon 2023

2023 | Hunter Valley | Semillon

Description

Ariéteme Hunter citrus at its purest. Silkman’s 2023 Semillon is a masterclass in Hunter Valley elegance—bright, laser-focused and alive with acidity.

Aromas of lemon zest, kaffir lime leaf and early spring florals open first; the palate follows with grapefruit pith, lime curd and a whisper of cut grass, all wrapped in crystalline minerality and tension that stretches through a long finish.

Fruit is drawn from the Brokenback, Blackberry and Murphy vineyards (40/40/20), vinified to express precision and purity with some lees maturation for weight. This is classic dry Hunter style with a modern edge.

  • Blend: Brokenback 40% / Blackberry 40% / Murphy 20%
  • Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales
  • Style: Dry, citrus, mineral
  • Cellaring: Enjoy vibrant now; cellars 8–15 years
  • Food pairing: Oysters, sashimi, goat’s cheese, citrus seafood

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Ariéteme Hunter citrus at its purest. Silkman’s 2023 Semillon is a masterclass in Hunter Valley elegance—bright, l...
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96 Points James Halliday Wine Companion

"A blend of Brokenback, Blackberry and Murphy Vineyards (40/40/20%). The wine has some post-ferment lees maturation, adding texture and weight to the palate. There is a lot going on in this delicious wine: lemon zest, grapefruit, lime leaf and a little freshly cut grass. The palate is zippy and intense, with fabulous shape from the interplay between the acidity and phenolics. It is a joyous, well-balanced wine with great drive. Simply fabulous for the price." Toni Paterson for James Halliday Wine Companion

Further Details:

Winemaker's Notes

This Semillon is light in alcohol but intense in flavour, showing lemon blossom and lime curd with signature mouth-watering acidity. Bone dry, with pure citrus drive and laser-like structure. Built to cellar but irresistible young.

Technical Info

Variety: Semillon
Region: Hunter Valley | New South Wales | Australia
Size: 750mL
Alcohol Volume: 11%
Standard Drinks: 6.5
CONTAINS SULPHITES
FINED WITH MILK AND FISH PRODUCTS TRACES MAY REMAIN
WINE OF AUSTRALIA

Cellaring Recommendations

Drink now: Fresh, vibrant and citrus-driven Cellar: 8–15 years for toast and honey complexity

Further Information About this Wine

Silkman’s 2023 Semillon continues their commitment to crafting expressive, site-focused Hunter whites. Semillon in the Hunter is unique—born fresh, often lean and sharp on release, yet with the capacity to evolve into deep complexity over time. The 2023 blend pulls from distinctive parcels: Brokenback, Blackberry, and Murphy, each contributing texture, mineral backbone and aromatic nuance. Lees aging adds weight without overshadowing brightness. The hallmark of great Hunter Semillon is its duality: citrus precision day one, evolving into lanolin, toast and honey notes with age. This wine sits in that continuum, offering balance across eras—drink fresh for tension or cellar for layered evolution. Over time, expect petrol hints, nutty undertones and deeper complexity while retaining its bright structural lines.

About Silkman Wines

Silkman Wines is a boutique Hunter Valley label founded by Liz and Shaun Silkman, with a strong ethos of minimal intervention and small-batch precision. Their focus is on crafting site-expressive wines that showcase the best parcels in the Hunter, with a disciplined commitment to purity and texture. In 2025, Liz was named Halliday’s Winemaker of the Year, making her the first from the Hunter to win. Their Semillon range is central to their identity: driven by lean structure and ageability, yet with lift and brightness. Each parcel is handled thoughtfully—careful canopy, selective fruit, careful lees management—and the result is wines that age gracefully without losing vibrancy. Silkman balances risk and restraint, creating wines that are both experiential in youth and rewarding over time.

About Hunter Valley Wine Region

The Hunter Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s most historic wine regions, celebrated especially for its distinct Semillon style. Unlike many Semillons globally, Hunter Val­ley Semillon is often made without oak, capturing delicate aromatics and taut acidity at release. Over years in bottle, many of these wines evolve into honey, toast and lanolin complexity, yet they never lose their acidic backbone. The climate—warm and humid, moderated by the nearby coast—demands careful canopy and canopy control, while soils like volcanic and alluvial terraces give minerality and structure. Growers in the Valley emphasize low yields, gentle handling, and extended lees contact to build texture while preserving purity. The Hunter Semillon tradition is not about flashiness—it’s about precision, tension, and patience.

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