
Bimbadgen Single Vineyard 2024 McDonalds Road Semillon PRE-RELEASE
2024 Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Description
96 points GOLD, Halliday Wine Companion 2027
The 2024 Single Vineyard Palmers Lane Chardonnay showcases exactly what it says on the label. The very best fruit from Palmers Lane vineyard, producing a certain elegance and purity, setting itself apart from our McDonalds Road site which tends to produce richness and power. Charged with stone fruit and citrus aromas, the palate delivers bold stone fruit and subtle, integrated oak.
A structured style of Semillon with fleshy lemon citrus fruit and attractive floral aromas. The palate rewards with concentrated lemon and lime and balanced acidity. Delicate and flavoursome this would be perfect with oysters.
Details
- RegionPokolbin, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
- Vintage2024
- TypeWhite Wine
- VarietySemillon
- Volume750ml
- Alcohol Volume11%
- pH
3.11
- Acidity
7.1g/L
- Maturation
N/A
- ClosureScrewCap
- Bottling Date
20th June 2023
- Harvest Date
7th February 2023
- Background
Bimbadgen McDonalds Road Vineyard Blocks 13,14 & 15
- Vintage Notes
The 2023 vintage in the Hunter Valley is considered a standout, producing wines of balance, purity and strong regional character. A wet early season was followed by an extended run of warm, settled conditions, allowing slow, even ripening and excellent acid retention. Whites show drive and ageing potential, with finesse and depth, and Reds displays freshness, colour and fine structure. Despite variable yields, overall quality is high, with many producers rating 2023 among the region’s strongest recent vintages.
- Tasting Notes
Brilliant and expressive, this Semillon gleams with a full straw hue, signalling richness and ripeness. Aromas of zesty lemon pith mingle with delicate Murraya flower, creating a fragrant and inviting bouquet. The palate delivers generous flavour—citrus skin and a whisper of tangerine add brightness and complexity. While it leans less on finesse, it more than compensates with regional character, vibrant texture, and impressive persistence.
- Colour
Vibrant Pale Straw
- Bouquet
Fleshy lemon and lime and subtle citrus blossom
- Palate
Lime over lemon and balanced approachable acidity
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
10 years