Lillypilly Fiumara 7 Angelo Blend NV

Warren Gibson, Second Term Chairman of Judges, Twelfth Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Very floral. Some youthful notes. Not overtly sweet. Lacks some length compared to others in the bracket Slightly disjointed. Good with the mousse. ”

Bree Boskov, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Burnt orange core to a pale caramel rim. Burnt orange rind and marmalade rancio notes on the nose with lifted fresh spirit note. Warm bright spirit note sits a little on top of the marmalade and caramel palate, lusciously rich fruit burnt orange fruit and sweet tea and spices on medium length. The mousse matches the chocolate and burnt orange rind notes in the wine, a harmonious pairing.”

Emma Jenkins, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Toffee and tea with a burst of florals (boronia) and dried fruit, some attractive fruitcake notes too, nice finesse with moderate concentration and length but it’s just a little simple. Matches quite well with the mousse but pulls up a bit short.”

Martin Williams, Fifth Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Medium bronze colour, ruby tints. Plenty of rancio, raisin/muscat flavours, walnut and honey overtones. Lively fruit and acid. Medium weight, good length.”

Bryan Currie, Second Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Brick red, with tawny edge, mild rancio with nutty complexity, dried fruit and quince paste on the palate and gently sweet finish, matched delicately withe the chocolate mousse ”

Susan Bastian, Sixth Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Burnt toffee coloured. Moderately intense, dried fruit, cinnamon and nuts. Warm and spirity. The mousse slightly overpowers the wine.”

Mike de Garis, Third Term Panellist 2020 Competition

“Medium amber. Perfumed spice, rancio, lacks complexity, slightly stale. Rancio, donut, quite drying, lacks freshness. Food: filled out palate, perhaps more chocolate-like.”