The propensity for change can be one of wine’s most intriguing qualities, particularly when the evolution occurs between markedly different poles. The arc of transformation described by the idiosyncratic Sémillons of Australia’s Hunter Valley is as broad as it is captivating. From the crystalline purity of their taut citrus youth through to the wealth of unexpected aromas and rich flesh of patiently aged elder bottles they add to their allure by presenting different facets at every step of the journey. With a grateful nod to the enological pioneers of the Hunter, the Forlorn Hope Nacré begins its trajectory of transfiguration anew with each vintage.