The Hamelin Bay vineyard was established by the Drake-Brockman family. Regional pioneers, Richard Drake-Brockman’s great-grandmother, Grace Bussell, was famous for rescuing shipwreck survivors in 1876, aged 16. Today the winery has a commitment to quality, sustainability, and showcasing the unique characteristics of the region. This classic Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (SSB) blend has two Golds. Expect aromas of cut grass and passion fruit, and a refreshing palate with balanced citrus flavours.

Voyager Estate in the Margaret River seem to have a mortgage on this style! An attractive herbal edge on the nose is supported by a lemony/minerally palate with terrific acid and length.

Umamu Estate only releases their wines when theyve had time to develop in the bottle and this Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is drinking beautifully now. In the glass: Beautifully vibrant bright lemon with a still-youthful green tint. On the nose: Lifted mix of toast and honey development. On the palate: Rich and beautifully developed with a lovely warm core of buttered toast, preserved lemon and lemon curd in a terrifically textured, layered and complex wine. So remarkably fresh and complex.

Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is delicate yet full, the palate is distinctively lemon and lime with subtle star anise, lemongrass and clove. Richness and weight are balanced with fresh acidity, giving direction and finesse.

Forester Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc is a clean, fruit driven wine style showing herbaceous, citrus and lifted floral characters distinct to Margaret River. Those fruit characters are expertly meshed with a long, pristine and lip-smacking acidity that draws out the length of flavour wonderfully. Drink now with good company!

TASTING:This bursts with the aromas of summer; passionfruit, lime juice and sugarsnap peas. Bold and fruit driven, the palate is beautifully wighted, with texture and concentration balanced by zingy acidity. Classy stuff. WINEMAKING:Grapes from our best blocks picked before dawn to retain freshness. A combination of cool fermentation is stainless steel tanks for aromatic intensity, paired with a barrel fermented portion of Sauvignon Blanc to build texture, weight and complexity.

The clever team from this winery have created three labels that that all over deliver that their price points. The middle tier, Stella Bella, is a Fine Wine favourite, and this blend shows why. Fresh citrus, gooseberry, custard apple, stone fruits, sweet herbs & spice are all rolled into one great little wine.

In the glass: Pale lemon with a green hue. On the nose: Gooseberry, grapefruit and smokey oak aromas. On the palate: Layered and complex with lingering flavour persistence, lovely savoury layers of citrus fruit and faint tropicals, refreshing acidity and obvious yet good quality oak. A deluxe, complex style - one for the oak lovers.

Fresh, pungent and layered wine by Evans & Tate. Gooseberry, lime leaf, melon and lychee with a regional grassy lift. Behind this sits subtle notes of custard apple, toast and spice from a touch of wild barrel fermentation. The Semillon Sauvignon Blanc style continues onto the palate which is fleshy, long and fresh.

It's nice to see a straight varietal Semillon from Margaret River that hasn't been blended with its regular partner Sauvignon Blanc, and this is a delicious example.Excellent straw green colour. Bright and primary lime, lemon and green apple. Fine lemon and lime juice entry with good tension and length, mouth-watering acidity, some pithy textural elements and a fresh finish.