98 Points & Top 100 Wines of 2023 James Halliday
98 Points Winepilot
97 Points & Best in Show Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Trophy – Best Semillon – 2023 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
This is exemplary Semillon.
The Semillons from 2017 are superb and the comparison to 2005 is strong. The fruit for this year’s ILR Reserve is sourced from the Trevena Vineyard on Hermitage Road, an important Heritage Vineyard, with vines having been planted in 1926.
At 6 years of age on release, the colour is just starting to show some development with yellow tints complimenting the green edges. Lifted lemon curd and floral notes heading to bees wax, brioche and toast. Lively Tahitian lime juice characters are 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 only from the best years and the 2017 is a beauty.
