2025 Charteris Wines Semillon

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Green apple lemon drops lime splice ice blocks and green mango a hint of the gin and tonics here too. Finger lime and apple dust carry through to the palate with crisp and zesty acid persistence.
NZ$ 120.00
In any 6 mixed bottles from this Winery
  • NZ$ 106.00 In any 12 mixed bottles from this Winery
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This wine is a vibrant and classic expression of Hunter Valley Semillon defined by bright citrus and refreshing acidity. Aromas of green apple lemon lime and green mango are lifted by subtle floral notes and a hint of botanical complexity reminiscent of gin and tonic with a touch of minerality adding depth. The palate is zesty and precise driven by layers of citrusfrom lemon curd and Tahitian lime to grapefruitbalanced by hints of lemongrass and melon. A fine talc-like minerality and silky texture carry through to a long focused finish. While crisp and lively in its youth the wine shows excellent purity and structure with the potential to develop into greater complexity over a decade or more in the cellar.
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Producer Charteris Wines
Region Hunter Valley
Varietal Semillon
Vintage 2025
Alcohol % 11.5
Wine Style Hand Picked
Bottle Volume 750 ML
Tasting Notes
Reflective of a classic Hunter Valley Semillon vintage Granny Smith Apples lemon and lime zest lemon drops and lime splice ice blocks. There is a distant perfume of white florals Gardenia and White Lilies woven through botanical Gin and Tonic lift giving airy abundance. A hint of wet slate adding aromatic complexity. Silky Lemon curds Tahitian Limes and pith grapefruit complete the citrus medley across the entry lemongrass and honeydew melon building to a mouthwatering profile of talcy minerally acidity almost Frosty Fruits like the palate line is focused and tensile yet plush giving a long and persistent finish. Very pure and refined and while crisp and refreshing as a youngster there is potential for 10 plus years in the cellar.
Winemakers Notes
A blend of 3 vineyards Ernest Hill Crossing Creek and Vergona picked on the 21 22 and 25 January respectively. The Vergona Vineyard has been the backbone of this wine from the beginning with its trademark floral fruit accents giving the wine lift and perfume. Ernest Hill provides the fruit core and heart of this wine while Crossing Creek which is new for us adds a ripe citrus drive.The grapes were hand-picked and Whole Bunch pressed with 48 hours settling before racking to ferment with neutral yeast as simple as that. This year we left our Semillons on ferment lees for 3 months to build some palate texture.
Food Pairings
Hunter River School Prawns with Lime Aioli or Fresh Sand Whiting cut into small pieces flash fried in a hot wok then tossed in a grease proof paper bag with Salt a pinch of smoked Paprika and Lemon Thyme.

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About Charteris Wines

Welcome to Charteris Wines. Charteris is a story of exploration and connection. Its protagonist is renowned winemaker and senior wine show judge PJ Charteris, his wines, a lens to view time and place. Kiwi born PJ fell in love with the Hunter Valley in 1999 whilst working as the Senior Winemaker at the iconic Brokenwood Wines where he remained for 12 years before embarking on his pursuit for mastering Central Otago Pinot Noir & Riesling under his own tiny wine label CHARTERIS. Today, PJ's focus is keenly set on the sub regions within Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand & Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley. Harvest timing across the ditch allows him the best of both worlds, crafting small batch wines that reflect the site & season from both world class wine regions. With over 30 years of winemaking experience & senior wine show judging sitting across regional and capital wine shows, PJ’s knowledge is second to none. With his partner Chrissi they have carved out a highly regarded reputation for producing their tiny but impressive wine portfolio.
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