2018 Mount Pleasant Icon Series Lovedale Semillon, Hunter Valley

Considered by many to be the finest expression of straight semillon, be it here or anywhere else. Scents of lanolin, lemon drop, wild fennel and a hint of something soapy and broad, verging on buttered toast. A softer vintage befitting earlier drinking perhaps, but still a magnificent featherweight, destined for a life of 10 to 12 years. Transparent, highly regional and thoroughly convincing. An inimitable wine of terroir.

94 points Ned Goodwin MW jamessuckling.com

Light-mid yellow colour; an intense bouquet of lemongrass, with subtle toastiess from bottle-age, while the palate is quite powerful, ample and dry, savoury and appetising yet also has a touch of richness less usual in this style of wine. Intense, tightly focused flavour creates a powerful palate impression and lasts long on the aftertaste. The lemon/lemongrass and savoury developed characters persist long ater the wine has gone.  Drink 2023–2033

96 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com