Hungerford Hill Classic Hunter Valley Semillon 2024 is a zesty, pure Hunter white, pouring pale straw in the glass and showing off that classic lemon‑lime drive the region is famous for. It’s bright, unoaked and all about precision and refreshment.

Aromas of freshly squeezed lemon, lime zest and green apple leap out, backed by subtle talc and a fine mineral edge. On the palate, it’s light‑bodied yet intensely flavoured, with mouth‑watering acidity and a crisp, clean, citrus‑soaked finish that begs for another sip.

Food‑wise, this Classic Hunter Valley Semillon 2024 is a natural with oysters, grilled prawns, fish and chips, salt‑and‑pepper squid and sushi. It also slices through creamy sauces with chicken or pasta, and will build honeyed, toasty complexity in bottle if you’re patient enough to cellar it.