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Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon 2018

Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon 2018

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An elegant, textured white with zesty citrus and subtle toasty depth, reflecting Hunter Valley’s alluvial terroir. The Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon 2018, from Australia, is 100% Semillon. With a pale straw hue, it offers lemon, beeswax, and lime blossom. Earned 98 points from Halliday Wine Companion. Serve at 10-12°C; enjoy now or cellar until 2040.
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From Brokenwood Wines in Australia’s Hunter Valley, the ILR Reserve Semillon 2018 is a refined 100% Semillon sourced from the renowned Oakey Creek Vineyard—planted in 1982 and acquired by Brokenwood in 2021—on free-draining alluvial over clay soils with an easterly facing rise that fosters exceptional freshness and structure. Hand-harvested grapes from the superb 2018 vintage—harvested early due to warm, humid conditions yielding concentrated fruit with vibrant acidity—undergo cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks without oak to preserve purity and varietal expression. Named after legendary winemaker Iain Leslie Riggs, this flagship release, only produced in standout years and aged in bottle for six years prior to release, yields a pale straw wine with green highlights and timeless elegance.

Tasting Notes An elegant, textured white with zesty citrus and subtle toasty depth, reflecting Hunter Valley’s alluvial terroir. The nose reveals lemon zest, beeswax, lime blossom, and hints of honeysuckle and toast. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and harmonious, with piercing acidity, waxy texture, and flavors of Tahitian lime, green apple, and burnt lime, leading to a long, intense finish.

Awards and Accolades The 2018 ILR Reserve Semillon earned 98 points from Halliday Wine Companion for its piercing intensity, purity, and excellent length, and ranked #7 of 58 Hunter Semillons in The Real Review.

Serving and Cellaring Serve at 10-12°C without decanting to preserve vibrancy. Ideal as an aperitif or paired with oysters, seafood, or Asian cuisine. Enjoy now through 2040, during which it will develop enhanced toast, honey, and flint characters.

Technical Details
Alcohol: 11% ABV
Residual Sugar: <5 g/L
Closure: Screw cap

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