2003 Brokenwood "ILR" Semillon Hunter Valley New South Wales

96 points from James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion: "Still pale, but bright colour, with green tints; a wine of extreme finesse, magically combining freshness and delicacy with clear varietal expression ranging from nuances of honey and toast through to bright citrus, grass and mineral notes. Screwcap." (Aug 08) 93 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 08: "($45) Light yellow. Suave, discreetly perfumed aromas of spicy lemon, quince and shiso leaf. Clean and brisk, offering nervy citrus and underripe orchard fruit flavors, with good mineral lift and back-end cut. Give this very young some air, or, better still, at least six more years in the cellar. Very persistent and impressive." 92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Initialed after Brokenwood’s winemaker since 1983, Ian Leslie Riggs, the 2003 ILR Reserve Semillon is a barrel selection blend coming from the estate’s prime vineyards (varying each year). 2003 was a hot, dry year, producing just 500 cases of the ILR Reserve. A little closed to begin, with coaxing this wine gives youthful, fragrant floral aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle with fresh lemon juice, lemongrass and a touch of black pepper. Crisp acidity, intensely flavored with a light to medium body. Very long finish. Drink now to 2020+." (04/10) 11%