Vintage 2019
98 points
At six years of age on release, the colour is just starting to show some development, with yellow tints complimenting the green edges. Toast and brioche notes are present, along with key-lime pie and floral notes beginning to reveal themselves, almost heading to beeswax. Lively Tahitian lime juice characters on the palate compliment the superb, fresh acidity. The magic of Hunter Valley semillon on display with texture, fruit weight and great length from a wine that sees no oak. The ILR Reserve Semillon is released only from the best years, and the 2019 is one of our finest
Best in Show (97 Points) | 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards Trophy for Best Semillon/Gold Medal (95 Points) | 2025 Royal Queensland Wine Awards Trophy for Best Semillon/Gold Medal | 2025 Royal Hobart Wine Show Platinum Medal (97 Points) | 2025 Decanter World of Wine Awards Gold Medal (98 Points) | 2026 Halliday Wine Companion - reviewed by Toni Paterson MW (2025) Gold Medal (95 Points) | 2026 National Wine Show of Australia Gold Medal (95 Points) | 2025 NSW Wine Awards Gold Medal | 2026 Winewise Championship Gold Medal | 2025 Hunter Valley Wine Show
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