Brokenwood, ILR Reserve Semillon

Wine Type: White

Grape(s): 100% Semillon

Country: Australia

Region: Hunter Valley

Organic: No

Vegan: No

ABV: 11%

Tasting Notes: Released only in the best vintages, Brokenwood select the Semillon grapes from their best vineyards and age them for 6 years before release for this special label. This is a fine, fragrant Semillon, which is still incredibly youthful, with citrus aromas and lemon curd, beeswax a toast coming to the fore with more and more age in bottle. To be enjoyed now, or if carefully cellared until 2031.

Winemaking: Harvesting all by hand. The fruit was crushed, chilled and pressed immediately. Neutral yeasts were used for the fermentation, bottled in July. No oak and no malolactic ferment, only stainless steel. Sustainably farmed - Brokenwood’s sustainability journey began over a decade ago with a focus on continuous improvement. More recently, they've taken steps to formalise their commitment by becoming a certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia for the Hunter-based winery and Hunter Valley-owned and managed vineyards.