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2005 Stringy Brae Riesling

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen
Minimum 12 bottles
ABV: 13%
Closure: Screw Cap

Bright straw colour with pale straw hue. Tropical fruit top note, followed by lime and light honeyed end notes. The palate has good weight with flavours of tropical fruit and light citrus evident on the back palate. In the background there is a hint of light kero flavour. The acidity is holding up. Aftertaste of tropical fruit and light kero.
Drink (2007)
Alc/Vol: 13%

Retasted, Febuary 2007: This wine is drinking well. Bright straw colour with pale straw hue. Top note of lime, followed by orange blossom and mandarin. On the palate flavours of lime and tropical fruit emerge, followed by a hint of citrus on the back palate. Very good weight and mouthfeel. Long aftertaste of lime and tropical fruit.
Cellar 2-3 years (2009-2010)
Alc/Vol: 13%
91

First tasted, July 2006: Brilliant green golden colour with water like hue. Aroma of lime and tropical fruit followed by a spicy end note. The palate has good weight, with flavours of mandarin and lime, delivering good length. Crisp acid finish. Aftertaste of mandarin and lime.
Cellar 3-4 years (2009-2010)
Alc/Vol: 13%
92