97 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion. A breathtaking expression of Hunter Valley purity, the 2023 Silkman Reserve Semillon is elegant, detailed and luminously refined. From the first pour, it glows with clarity—delicate blossom, citrus and slate minerality rising from the glass. The palate unfolds with pristine lemon, white florals and a subtle textural weight that glides seamlessly into a long, focused finish. Crafted from a 70/30% blend of Blackberry and Murphy vineyards, this Reserve Semillon epitomises Silkman’s minimal-intervention philosophy. It is stunning in youth yet built to evolve beautifully with time, revealing depth and honeyed complexity as the years pass. Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales Style: Crisp, pure, cellar-worthy Semillon Cellaring: Drink now for brightness or cellar confidently to 2040+ Food pairing: Fresh oysters, scallops, lemon-butter fish or goat cheese Scroll down for winemaking details and vineyard background.
