2015 Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon, Hunter Valley

Museum release from a cooler year that has produced some surprisingly good wines, like this one. Precocious Hunter semillon aromas of lemon candy, talc, buttered toast and lime marmalade. It is an idiosyncrasy of the region that such lightweight, balletic expressions can metastasise into a mouthfeel of creamy breadth and aromas that feign the toastiness of oak with age. Not yet fully mature. The finish, scented with greengage and lemongrass.

94 points Ned Goodwin MW winecompanion.com.au

At 6 years of age on release, the colour is just starting to show some development with yellow tints complementing the green edges. Lifted almond bread and the floral notes heading to bees wax and toast. Lively lime juice, Bickford cordial characters and backed by a superb zesty 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 from the best years and this is a beauty.