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2005 Koonara Sofiel's Gift Riesling

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen
Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2008-2009)
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Screw Cap

Bright straw colour with gold tinge and pale straw hue. Developed nose of tropical fruit and lychee followed by a hint of green tea as an end note. On the palate there are flavours of lychee and tropical fruit, followed by a hint of ripe pear over a light lemon back palate. Excellent balance, with the acidity holding up. Aftertaste of lychee and light honeyed pears.
Cellar 3-4 years (2010-2011)
Alc/Vol: 12.5%

First tasted, July 2006
Brilliant light straw colour and green tinge. Strong lime, confectionary and tropical fruit top notes. On the palate, flavours of honey, toast and yeast lees are followed by a tropical fruit back palate. Clean acid finish. Aftertaste of honeycomb and lime.
Cellar 2-3 years (2008-2009)
Rating: 94