Mount Horrocks Watervale Clare Valley Semillon is a distinguished Australian wine bursting with pure elegance. Reminiscent of a sun-drenched summer, the wine presents a beautiful, pale straw colour with vibrant green hues. Boasting a nose of fresh lemon, beeswax, and fragrant wildflowers, it tastefully combines delicate florals with tantalising citrus aromas. Its palate revels in intense flavours of crisp, green apple and succulent, zesty lime, underscored with creamy vanilla undertones, a testament to its meticulous oak ageing. This Semillon boasts excellent structure, superb balance, and a refreshing, clean finish which lovingly lingers on the palate. Truly a luxurious offering from Clare Valley.

Tasting Notes

This wine is pale gold in colour with a lime-edge. Impressively light, elegant and zesty with vibrant flavours of lemon, freshly cut grass, and subtle spicy oak over a layer of restrained creamy texture. Stylish and balanced on the finish.

About the Winery

Nestled in the heart of Clare Valley, South Australia, lies the majestic Mount Horrocks winery. This five red-star rated winery is a remarkable fusion of modern viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques that span across 10 hectares of organically farmed vineyards.

Owner and winemaker Stephanie Toole, ensures her boutique winery is deeply committed to crafting the highest quality varietal wines using only the finest grapes. Her insistence on low yields results in impressively concentrated and expressive wines that never fail to reflect their terroir. Indeed a distinctive trait of Mount Horrocks wines lies in their elegant structure and outstanding fruit character.

Stephanie’s labour of love has resulted in Mount Horrocks' wines being listed amongst some of the top hotels and restaurants worldwide, as well as being served on Qantas First Class, an impressive accolade that acknowledges the wine's superior quality and charm.

The winery produces a small range that includes Cordon Cut Riesling, A Semillon, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Each possessing their own distinct flavor and beautifully layered complexity. The Cordon Cut Riesling in particular has gained international fame for its luscious and extracted tropical fruit flavour profile.

Visitors are welcomed at the beautifully restored Auburn Railway Station, located just 90 minutes drive north of Adelaide. The cellar door offers an intimate tasting experience, during which guests can sample the winery’s impressive creations and even have the opportunity to purchase limited releases and cellar door only wines.

At Mount Horrocks, wine is not just a beverage - it’s a journey, from the earth to the vine, through the hands of Stephanie, and straight into one’s glass. Every drop is crafted with great passion and unrivalled precision, ensuring every sip is nothing less than extraordinary. For wine enthusiasts, looking for a unique wine experience, the visit to this Mount Horrocks, will indeed offer a journey that's as enriching as it is memorable.

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