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Lillypilly 2002 Noble Sauvignon Blanc

Region : Leeton Australia

Alcohol : 12.5%, 375ml

Variety : Sauvignon Blanc

Sold in : Australia

Notes : Released in 2003 this wine has won many awards. Most of the wine was sold very quickly and has been off the market for 2 years. We have decided to release our remaining reserve stock of this unique wine.

Intense golden yellow. Floral, and tropical fruit aromas. Notes of honey and toffee. Luscious with a lively finish.

Awards
TOP 100 — Sydney International Wine competition 2004
TOP 40 — NSW Wine Awards 2004
TROPHY — Best sweet white 2004 Brisbane Wine Festival
BLUE-GOLD — Sydney International Wine Comp. 2004
GOLD — 2003 Australian Small Winemakers Show
SILVER — 2003 Royal Perth Wine Show (Class 31)
SILVER — 2003 Rutherglen Wine Show (Class 27)
SILVER — 2003 National Wine Show (Class 23)

REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS: Chosen by leading wine critic James Halliday to represent Australia in the 2004 Tri-Nations Wine Challenge against the best wines from New Zealand and South Africa.

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Media Reviews

Best-value sweet white

Writing in his popular guide, Don't Buy Wine Without Me 2007, Stuart Gregor has selected the Lillypilly 2002 Noble Sauvignon Blanc as his best-value sweet white for the year. "This is one of the most delicious sweet wines I've tasted in years. And I like the fact that it's made from sauvignon blanc, it just seems to give the wine that extra little tang that cranks up the yum factor another notch. Always have a bottle of this in the fridge. FULL REVIEW

"Stands out like a Mozart in a program full of Mendelsshons"

A few months ago we had the privilege to host leading freelance writer Rob Ingram for a visit to Leeton. We enjoyed his company and he obviously enjoyed our wines. Writing in the September 2006 issue of Australian Country Style, he had the following to say about the Lillypilly 2002 Noble Sauvignon Blanc:

"Not just a gold medal wine, but a 24-carat gold wine. Colour and flavour both show remarkable intensity and the soaring acidity comes in like a cello in a Mozart quartet. Flavour-wise, it's at the cumquat end of the crystallised fruits spectrum with honey and toffee notes. The acid thrill keeps things lively throughout its long finish. Stands out like a Mozart in a program full of Mendellsohns." READ FULL STORY

PENGUIN GUIDE: Lillypilly Estate 2002 Noble Sauvignon Blanc

This won a blue-gold medal and made the Top 100 at the 2004 Sydney International Wine Competition. We reckon it’s pretty special, too. That’s unusual because sauvignon blanc isn’t often used for stickies in Australia.

CURRENT RELEASE 2002: This gorgeous deep golden wine has a fine, fresh flowery aroma with apricot and vanilla nuances from botrytis influence. The palate is a masterpiece. It’s very fine, yet intense, and penetrating acidity keeps it light on its feet. There are honey, cumquat, caramel and mixed-peel flavours, with a hint of marmalade. It has a long, long flnish, and maintains its great balance and harmony all the way. Yum! Delicious with crème brûlée. Huon Hooke & Ralph Kyte-Powell The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2005-2006 (National) September 2005

FOUR STARS: Lillypilly Estate 2002 Noble Sauvignon Blanc
From Riverina botrytis expert Robert fiumara, this lush wine has attractive aromas of stone fruit, candied apricots and spice and tobacco-like botrytis scents. The palate is sweet and silky, long and fine, and counterbalanced nicely by zesty acidity. Ralph Kyte-Powell & Huon Hooke Uncorked [The Age & The Sydney Morning Herald] May 25, 2004

FOUR WINNING FILLIES: Lillypilly Estate 2002 Noble Sauvignon Blanc The sweetness of the fruit displays great palate length combined with a supple aromatic flavour on a dry finish. SEE CLIPPING Jim McMahon Education (Sydney) May 30, 2005

WINE OF THE WEEK: Lillypilly Estate 2002 Noble Sauvignon Blanc.

The Riverina region of NSW has gone a long way towards making sweet botrytis white its signature wine. Quality is consistently very high and some winemakers, such as Robert Fiumara of Liullypilly, make sweeties to rival the best the world can offer. This botrytised sauvignon blanc from Lillypilly is a highlight in an excellent range. It's super-complex with loads of luscious botrytis influence, yet it's also incredibly fine and elegant. Lush, honeyed stone fruit, marmalade and subtle spice mark the lovely palate. There are also hints of musky flowers, spice and earth. It finishes long and fragrant, soft and clean. Delicious. RATINGS: ***** (A superb example, a near-perfect wine of great character, worthy of the big occasion and the best company) and $$$ (A wine with a price tag that makes it a steal).Ralph Kyte-Powell
The Age (Melbourne) June 21, 2005