2015 ILR Reserve Semillon
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The 2015 ILR Reserve Semillon is so toasty and spiced. It has sun-drenched honeysuckle (a character I saw in the 2019 Oakey Creek Semillon as well), creamed honey, sandalwood, curls of saffron, layers of leaf (an autumnal, undergrowth, lichen character that is not dissimilar to aged Champagne—a yeast autolysis thing) and exotic spices such as star anise/fennel through the finish. I like this wine so much. I am well familiar with the 2014, and each vintage retains the vineyard DNA through the seasonal fluctuations that the vines endure and thrive in. It's like the vineyard produces a structural clarity. This has a remarkable splay of flavors and textures derived from bottle age and immaculate cellaring.
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate
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Already quite toasty – nutty, smoky, hazelnut and almond notes. The palate shows good length, direction and richness – frangipane, almond, verbena and lime. Salty notes and a clean, layered finish. (AC)