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The Oakey Creek Vineyard was first planted in 1982 by the pioneering Drayton’s family, it saw subsequent plantings in 1984, 1986 and 1989, and is today one of the valley’s most awarded sites. Brokenwood has purchased Semillon from the vineyard since the early 1990’s and accounts for about 25% of our overall Semillon production. Over this time, it has been the backbone of fruit supply for our award-winning Semillons, such as the Oakey Creek Vin...

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Vintage 2018

AUSTRALIA: Very promising quality with the most optimistic reviewers declaring 2018 great in every region and for every variety. The more cautious view is that early frosts reduced yields, but that consistent good weather throughout the second half of the growing season actually resulted in great potential.

Barossa 2018 vintage to savor

The 2018 Barossa vintage was completed at the end of April 2018, with growers and winemakers satisfied...

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As mentioned, this is a strong contender for the ILR Reserve from this vintage. ILR, for those not aware, celebrates the efforts of their long term winemaker/CEO/bandleader, Iain Riggs, who has his name on more things in the Hunter than Russ Hinze managed in Queensland (in fairness, it is other people who keep using his name in this manner). Iain has, theoretically, retired recently but one suspects that he will maintain a close eye on the place. 

This is a stunning young sem. Young, fresh, classic and with bright citrussy acidity. Brilliant balance. Youthful certainly, but with a supple, gorgeous texture. Real intensity. There are oystershell notes here and such length. A scrooge might knock it back a point or two for its youth, or possibly leave room for future increases, which seems the wiser course of action. For me, 95, which leaves room. 


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Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley

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