2025 Charteris Wines Pokolbin Selection Semillon

Precise and focused loads of lemon lime and grapefruit with subtle white florals underpinned with London Dry Martini with a twist of lime like power. Juicy and moreish acidity giving crystaline purity with a coiled spring structure.

EUR 86.00

In any 6 mixed bottles from this Winery

EUR 75.00 In any 12 mixed bottles from this Winery

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A dry mild winter gave way to a warm early spring and budburst was off and charging by mid-August. Nerve-wracking at times with a couple of frosty mornings to keep us honest. Pokolbin got a light touch-up in mid-September while our friends at Broke werent so lucky a scorching frost took out a number of vineyards entirely. Summer brought its own drama in the form of isolated but intense storm cells. Through late November and December mini cyclones hammered vineyards in central Pokolbin and along Marrowbone and Oakey Creek roads. We were fortunate to dodge the damage. December and January both hit 40C with some well-timed rain providing timely relief. The whites responded beautifully Semillon and Chardonnay came off between the 20th and 25th of January with Shiraz following in early February. The Semillons lookexceptional traditional ripeness around 11 alc perfect pH and acid. Chardonnay is only just out of oak and the reds need a few more months but both are looking strong. At this early stage the Semillons remind me of the 2009s though only time will tell. Perhaps the best measure of my excitement is this weve made three Semillons this vintage two single vineyard cuvees and our classic Hunter blend all due for release over the next month or two.

More Information

Producer	Charteris Wines
Region	Hunter Valley
Varietal	Semillon
Vintage	2025
Alcohol %	11.5
Wine Style	Hand Picked from the Ernest Hill Vineyard
Bottle Volume	750 ML

Tasting Notes

Classic lemon lime and grapefruit fill the aromatic profile of this wine with hints of London dry Gin adding perfume and lift. there is some finger lime and white floral as well. Quartz dust mineral notes bring a touch of intrigue to the fruit expression on the nose. The entry of the palate is very refined and focused with Meyer lemons and lime granita like tension giving an elegant yet expansive line of flavour. Length and persistence is at the heart of this wine with shimmering but juicy texture. Lots of primary fruit withrefinement making a classic wine with massive cellaring potential.

Winemakers Notes

The 2024 vintage will be remembered for very low yields and a concentration of flavour that only comes from vines working hard on a tiny crop. Depth and focus offset by a subtle finesse the product of nearly 200 years of collective stylistic knowledge. Look after the small things and greatness follows with time. The Pokolbin Selection is reserved for our finest single vineyard parcel of each variety. In 2025 a mild spring and summer brought a gentle traditional ripening season flavour and acidity arriving at 11.0 to 11.5 alcohol just as they should. Our third vintage from this 56-year-old site the Semillon grows on an east-facing hillside of redcracking clay loam at Ernest Hill Vineyard. Challenging soils for Semillon but the results speak for themselves the right balance of moisture heat and evaporation to drawsomething close to perfect from these old vines. At this early stage it reminds me of the great 2009 Semillons.

Food Pairings

Hiramasa kingfish ceviche is a perfect by-the-glass pairing where the wines crisp acidity slices through the citrus and highlights the purity of the fish. For something more indulgent and social Singapore chilli crab works beautifullythe wines freshness balances the richness and spice keeping the palate lively across a longer sitting. And for a more relaxed crowd-pleasing option grilled crayfish tails with a generous aioli bring out the wines texture while its acidity cuts through the richness of the dish.Overall think fresh seafood bright flavours and a touch of richnessthis Semillon will keep everything lifted clean and incredibly moreish.