2008 O'Leary Walker Polish Hill River Riesling

Polish Hill River is a sub-region of Clare Valley and typically ripens 2-3 weeks later than Watervale. The soils are composed of grey loam acid soils over sandstone and slate. Much of the top soil is littered with rock. All of this results in wines of great finesse and intensity.

Bright pale straw colour with water like hue. Superb lifted nose of orange blossom and lime delivering a fresh aromatic sniff. On the palate, lime and lemon flavours are evident, followed by orange infusions and mandarin. The acidity is precise, yet perfectly balanced to the fruit. Very spicy back palate. Long aftertaste of lemon, lime and mandarin.
Cellar 5-8 years (2013-2016)
Alc/Vol: 12%

Other Reviews...
The Polish Hill River to the west of Clare Valley proper is cooler and has slaty soils, resulting in later ripening. Autosuggestion or not, it has apple, lime and slate flavours on the beautifully structured and focused palate, these flavours flowing on evenly from the bouquet, with impressive line and length.
Drink now-2018 with stuffed red capsicum
95 Points
James Halliday – The Australian Top 100 – 2008