Brokenwood Murphy’s Vineyard Semillon 2015

If this wine gets the nod as the ILR Reserve Semillon for this vintage, it will be the first time this vineyard has got up. At the time of tasting, it was hot favourite and it would be a worthy addition to their ranks. Murphy’s Vineyard is located in Lovedale and was planted in 1966. The sandy loam soils and wonderful old vines provide brilliant fruit and that is reflected here. 

This is a wine which exceeds the vintage. Green apple notes, florals, that fine minerally background, pears and citrus, notably limes. Serious length here, which lingers beautifully. Early complexity and a fine texture. Nicely balanced. Yet another excellent semillon and again, one with a future.