2012 Best's Great Western Riesling

Best’s consistently produce outstanding Rieslings which are rated as one of the country’s best. Their Riesling vines were first planted as part of Henry Best’s ‘Nursery Block’ vineyard in the 1860’s with subsequent plantings in 1944 and 1978.

A riper style of Riesling from Best’s demonstrating superb depth and concentration.
Bright pale straw colour with watery hue. Intense lemon and lime scents arise from the glass followed by some orange rind, light talc and mineral. Rich mouthfilling flavours of ripe lime and citrus are followed by some orange blossom, a trace of honeysuckle and some mineral. Excellent mouthfeel with clean crisp medium dry finish. Long aftertaste of ripe lime, citrus, orange blossom and mineral. Cellar 5-8 years (2017-2020)
Alc 13.0%