If asked to describe the Scarborough winery to friends, two
things spring to mind: they provide one of the best cellar door experiences in
the Hunter Valley and have a range of wines with clear intent and purpose.
In regards to the latter comment, Scarborough has two
semillons in their range that offer a clear point of difference. The Green
Label Semillon is Scarborough’s early drinking, approachable take on the
variety, with the pricier White Label being more austere-when-young and cellar-worthy.
The Green Label Semillon has a ripe nose of lemon, with
crunchy granny smith apple, passionfruit, apple blossom and a hint of green pear.
On the palate the wine has refreshing acidity that cleanses, is
not sharp or harsh and has generous lemon/lemon pith flavours at the back. The finish is clean
and dry.
The Green Label is arguably ripe in the context of young Hunter Semillon
while not trying to be something the variety is not– a positive example of a
‘drink now’ white wine that is approachable with broad appeal, yet does not
have to imitate the hegemonic Sauvignon Blanc style.
This would match nicely with seafood, poached chicken
or even pork fillet in the approaching spring months.
Rating: 90pts
ABV: 11.2%
RRP: $20
Website: www.scarboroughwine.com.au
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