Karri Vineyard Semillon 2023

Jorge Castillo - Bit pricey for what it is

5/10

I know £13.50 isn't exactly breaking the bank but I expected more from a Semillon at this level. It's well made and balanced, sure, but it didn't really excite me. The 14% alcohol is handled well though, I'll give it that.

Emily Thomas - Brought this to a dinner party

7/10

Bought two bottles for a friend's birthday dinner and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Really expressive on the nose — you could smell it as soon as you poured. The finish is clean and doesn't hang around too long which I actually prefer. Would buy again.

Kai Oliveira - Fine but nothing special

5/10

Got this as part of a mixed case and it was alright. Clean enough finish and decent structure but I wasn't blown away for the money. At this price point there's a lot of competition and I think I'd reach for something else next time.

Sara Lindstrom - Good weeknight wine

6/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something interesting under £15. It's got a nice depth to it and the flavours are layered without being overwhelming. Not one I'd save for a special occasion but perfectly good for a Tuesday night with pasta.

Ravi Krishnan - Really solid for the price

7/10

Picked this up from our local wine shop for £13.50 and was pleasantly surprised. Nice balance of fruit and acidity, nothing too heavy despite being 14%. We had it with a roast chicken and it went down very easily — will definitely grab another bottle.

Alex Ramos - Lovely surprise find

8/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and took a chance on it. So glad I did — really well-structured with proper complexity in the middle. You can tell it's been carefully made. Tracked down a bottle from an online shop afterwards and it's just as good at home with a cheese board.