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Riesling
One of the world's great grape varieties and the acknowledged king of German vineyards, also important in Alsace, Riesling goes through a number of ripening phases making it incredibly varied. Picked early it can form a base wine for Methode Champenoise; a little later, it makes a wonderfully crisp, aromatic lemon-lime filled dry white. A little riper the grapes produce an excellent, slightly sweet 'Spatlese' wine, later again an 'Auslese', and so on. In Australia, crisp, minerally, citrus-led styles dominate, with regions like South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia producing the finest examples. Fish, shellfish and crustaceans are perfect partners. Browse our top rated Riesling wines here.
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2022 Keller Von der Fels RieslingRheinhessen, GERMANY$110. 00Bottle$1320.00 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkIt would be no exaggeration to say Weingut Keller consistently produce the finest dry Rieslings in the world, a fact proven year after year since Klaus-Peter Keller took over the reins from his father in 2001. Along with his wife Julia, Klaus-Peter has continued to prioritise the quality of dry wine produced at the estate, and these are now some of the most sought after and collected wines on the planet.
While 85% of the estate consists of Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) sites, only a tiny proportion is labelled as such meaning there are great values to be had with their entry Trocken Riesling, along with the 'baby GG' Von der Fels.Other Reviews....
Tank sample. The dry counterpart to Limestone Kabinett, from different parts of the same vineyards.
Exotic citrus nose, spiced like ginger, ‘spice’ in the texture as well as the flavour. Ripe citrus yet balanced by intense freshness. Slightly chewy texture. Firm, dense but lively freshness on the finish, spicy on the finish. Drink: 2023-2030.
17/20 points
Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com![2022 Keller RR Riesling]()
2022 Keller RR RieslingRheinhessen, GERMANY$180. 00Bottle$2160.00 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkIt would be no exaggeration to say Weingut Keller consistently produce the finest dry Rieslings in the world, a fact proven year after year since Klaus-Peter Keller took over the reins from his father in 2001. Along with his wife Julia, Klaus-Peter has continued to prioritise the quality of dry wine produced at the estate, and these are now some of the most sought after and collected wines on the planet.
RR refers to Riesling from red soils – a half-hectare parcel within Kirchspiel that gives fruit that is a little more spicy than fruit that goes into Von der Fels. This parcel doesn't always ferment to complete dryness, as was the case in 2022, where it has also been blended with some top parcels from Abtserde and Morstein (usually destined for the GGs) that also didn't ferment totally dry. The resulting blend is just off-dry, with around 12 g/L of residual sugar, making this RR a serious example of feinherb.
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2023 Kenny Wine Polish Hill River RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinFrom vines planted in 1979 Kenny Wine is the side project of Pikes winemaker Andrew Kenny. Brilliant water like core with highlights of green around the outskirts. Intense lime and lemon aromas intermix with orange rind, chalky talc and flinty mineral notes. Mouth watering lime, citrus and orange rind flavours are layered across the racy palate with terrific concentration and power. Lying underneath are notions of talc and chalky minerals. Crunchy acidity finishing dry, long and scrumptious.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 11.5%![2023 Kilikanoon Mort’s Reserve Watervale Riesling]()
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2023 Kilikanoon Mort’s Reserve Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Pronounced aromas of lime and lemon infused with wet steel sail out of the glass followed by hints of toast and a chalky like minerality. Crunchy lemon and lime flavours drive the tense palate. Steely mineral infused acidity provides a tight framework. Dry chalk edged finish with a long zesty aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 11.5%Other Reviews….
When you taste a wine like this you ask yourself, why more people don’t drink Riesling. It’s from Watervale in a very good year. It’s taut and racy with a striking crystalline purity throughout its linear frame. Floral with lemon citrus aromas and a slaty crunchy palate feel. This is high class Riesling from an outstanding single vineyard. Drink 2024-2039.
95 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com![2023 Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run Riesling]()
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2023 Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Intense lime and lemon scents are followed by some green apple, wet steel and chalky mineral notes. Crunchy lemon and lime fruits are underpinned by snappy acidity which gives the palate a tight taut feel. Some subtle orange rind and chalky talc elements are also evident. Finishes dry and steely with a long mineral laden aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12%![2023 Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Watervale Riesling]()
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2023 Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinLocated right beside the winery, Mort’s Block vineyard provides the core for this wine, with fruit from Kilikanoon’s Morrison vineyard on the opposite hillside providing additional depth and complexity.
A brilliant water like core is surrounded by a subtle greenish tinge to the edges. Jumping from the glass are lime and citrus aromas followed by hints of orange rind, chalky talc and minerals. Concentrated lime and lemon fruits drive the mouth watering palate which has a steely spine of crisp acidity running through it. Granny Smith apple, orange rind, wet steel and flinty mineral elements lurk underneath. Dry and taut it finishes long and zippy.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 11.5%![2023 Knight Granite Hills Riesling]()
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2023 Knight Granite Hills RieslingMacedon Ranges, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with distinct highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Intense aromas of lime juice, Granny Smith apple and lemon jump out of the glass followed by wet steel and chalky mineral like notes. Zippy lime, lemon and Granny Smith apple flavours race across the tense and tightly focused palate. Crisp, crunchy like acidity with wet steel, chalk and flinty mineral elements lingering through the long zesty finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%![2021 Leconfield Coonawarra Old Vines Riesling]()
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2021 Leconfield Coonawarra Old Vines RieslingCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinFruit was sourced from a vineyard planted in 1974. Brilliant water like core with a greenish tinged outskirts. Lifted lemon and lime aromas are trailed by hints of toast, bees wax and steely kerosene like notes. Zesty lemon, lime and orange rind flavours are underscored by racy acidity which imparts a taut steely feel across the palate. Subtle toasty kerosene and mineral elements are also present. Finishes dry and tightly focused with a long precise aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%![2023 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling]()
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2023 Leeuwin Estate Art Series RieslingMargaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like core with faint tinges of green around the edges. Lemon, lime and Granny Smith apple aromas jump out of the glass followed by some orange rind, talc and steely mineral notes. Taut and linear yet intensely flavoured, lime, lemon and green apple fruits are framed by a steely core of mineral infused acidity. Some chalky talc elements are also present. Finishes dry and steely with a long, precise laser like conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12%Other Reviews….
I have a soft spot for this wine – it’s from a region not renown for riesling; I love the green bottle and the John Olsen painting adorning it. It’s also a lovely drink. Fragrant with lemon blossom and jasmine and lightly flavoured with limes and lemons, green apple and fresh herbs. Not at all fruity, it’s dry with mouth-watering acidity, and there’s a cooling stoniness too. Drink by 2033.
92 Points
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Leitz Eins-Zwel-Zero RieslingRheingau, GERMANY$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesClosure: StelvinBright straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of lime and baked apple infused with roasted nut and honeysuckle like notes are followed by some spice. Zingy lime, pear and green apple flavours are underpinned by prickly lemon like acidity with some delicate honeysuckle and spritzy mineral characters lying underneath. Finishes dry and short.
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2023 Lethbridge RieslingMt Gambier, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 10.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw almost water like core with a distinct greenish tint to the edges. Lime, red apple and orange blossom aromas stream out of the glass followed by hints of honeysuckle and minerals. Zippy lime, lemon sherbet and mandarin fruits race across the energised palate with traces of honeysuckle and flinty mineral elements lying underneath. Off dry finish with crisp acidity and a long aftertaste that shows plenty of zest.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 10.5%![2023 Liz Heidenreich Watervale Riesling]()
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2023 Liz Heidenreich Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: 6 - 8 Years (2030-2032)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Jumping out of the glass are aromas of lime and lemon which are followed by some Granny Smith apple, wet steel, chalky talc and mineral notes. The tight and focused palate sees lemon and lime flavours sculpted by steely mineral infused acidity which provides a chiselled feel. Chalky elements linger underneath. Finishes very dry, taut and crisp with a flinty mineral laced aftertaste.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 12%Other Reviews…..
This is an attractive riesling, good concentration, limey drive, faint flinty mineral characters, floral lift and a sense of precision and length. It offers up high refreshment factor with layers of flavour, texture and character. Good energy here, with great varietal and regional character. Geez, this ticks a lot of boxes, including value. Very well done. Drink by 2033.
93 Points
Mike Bennie – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2023 Lonely Vineyard Riesling]()
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2023 Lonely Vineyard RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. Distinct lime juice top notes mix with Granny Smith apple, lemon, wet steel, orange rind and chalky mineral like scents. Crunchy lime, lemon and orange rind flavours meld into a wet steel and chalky mineral back drop. Crisp acidity brings tension. Finishes dry, long and focused.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%![2023 Dr Loosen Bros Dr L Dry Riesling]()
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2023 Dr Loosen Bros Dr L Dry RieslingMosel, GERMANYReduced from $24.99$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinDr. Loosen has been in the same family for over 200 years, and this is the estate's classic, regional expression of the Riesling grape. Located in far western Germany, the Mosel valley’s steep, south facing slopes create the perfect climate for Riesling, giving the vines ideal exposure to the sun. The cool climate allows the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining bright acidity. This crisp, refreshing Riesling represents the jumping-in point from Dr. Loosen, capturing the elegant and racy characteristics of steep, slate-soil Mosel vineyards.
Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with a greenish tint around the edges. Elevated lime and red apple scents mix with hints of mandarin, orange blossom and flinty mineral notes. Intense juicy lime, red apple and mandarin fruits race across the crunchy fresh palate with notions of honeysuckle and flinty mineral characters lining the back half. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a long zingy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12%![2022 Mac Forbes Strathbogie Ranges Riesling]()
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2022 Mac Forbes Strathbogie Ranges RieslingStrathbogie, Victoria, Australia$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green to the edges and a watery hue. Citrus, red apple and orange blossom scents drift from the glass with some honeysuckle like notes also evident. Lime and red apple fruits decorate the crunchy palate with infusions of orange blossom and slate lying underneath. Finishes dry with brisk acidity and a zingy aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5%![2022 Mader Riesling Dry]()
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2022 Mader Riesling DryAlsace, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinCertified organic. Includes almost 10% de-classified Grand Cru fruit from vines around 30 years old. Brilliant pale straw colour with a glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Elevated lime and green apple skin aromas intermix with wet slate, a faint whiff of honeysuckle and flinty mineral end notes. Delicious lime and red apple fruits are cast above a subtle honeysuckle, pear and slatey mineral back drop. Finishes dry with zippy acidity and a long flint infused aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%![2022 Mader Rosacker Grand Cru Riesling]()
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2022 Mader Rosacker Grand Cru RieslingAlsace, FRANCE$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 14%Closure: StelvinThe Mader domaine, a small family-owned winery, is located in the picturesque village of Hunawihr, near Ribeauvillé. They own over 10 hectares of vineyards, including prized Grand Cru sites in Rosacker and Schlossberg. Jérôme Mader took over in 2005 and converted the vineyards to organic viticulture, gaining certification in 2007.
The 2022 vintage at Rosacker, from vines aged 43 to 68 years near the top of the vineyard, was warm but delivered surprising freshness. With a low yield of just 35 hl/ha, the wine exhibits great intensity, finesse, and structure, featuring rich, intense citrus fruit, mineral notes, and outstanding length.
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2019 Max Ferdinand Richter Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese (375ml)Mosel, GERMANY$940. 00Bottle$11280.00 DozenABV: 6.5%Closure: CorkWeingut Max Ferdinand Richter produces world-class Rieslings from some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Mosel, and all production comes from estate holdings. The terroir of their steep vineyard sites is generally grey slate with different compositions of ferruginous (Brauneberg), mineral quartz (Veldenz) or clay (Graach, Wehlen, Mülheim) soils; those deeply influence character and flavour of the wines. In order to reduce quantity and increase concentration, pruning is severe and in prolific years a green harvest is carried out in August. The vintage is picked much later than that of most growers and is done entirely by hand. Three passes are done to select the best qualities to eliminate all inferior grapes and to keep perfect botrytis bunches or single berries for Auslese qualities and above. The same attention is paid to all vines from the QBAs on up through the Eisweins.
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Based on single berries affected by an early botrytis, the raisin selection of the three-starred Auslese is the 2019 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese. Intense, very precise and spicy on the nose, the 2019 displays concentrated peach, almond and biscuit as well as lemon chutney, tea and ginger aromas. Silky, refined and highly delicate on the palate, this is a super precise and elegant TBA with great precision, finesse and salinity. The sweetness is certainly palatable but balanced by the clarity, precision, finesse and seamless texture of this crystalline and stimulating TBA that is extremely hard not to score 100 points. Maybe later, after some years of bottle aging? This wine has all the potential to become a legend. Bottled with roughly 400 grams of acidity, 6.5% alcohol and high acidity that was at 16 grams per liter in the must stage. 70 liters produced. Drink 2035 - 2100.
99+ points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Oct 2020)This is packed with dried-fruit aromas, ranging from pineapple to dates and figs, but it remains finely nuanced, rather than drifting off into opulence and density. With aeration, some ceps/porcini character appears, too. A super elegant wine, in spite of the enormous concentration and the sweetness that comes with it. The playful, filigree finish makes it really stand out in this category. Drink or hold.
98 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2019er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese was made from fully-botrytized fruit picked at 210° Oechsle, and was fermented down to fully noble-sweet levels of residual sugar. It offers a hugely exotic nose made of baked pineapple, coconut, mango, starfruit, almond cream, dried fruits, and honeyed elements. The wine is hugely sweet and unctuous on the palate, where a whiff of volatile acidity adds pep to the structure. The finish is long and alluring, but also marked by a touch of volatile acidity at this early stage. This superb TBA may eventually exceed our high ratings, especially as the volatile elements withdraw into the background. What an impressive effort! Drink 2029-2069.
96+ points
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2019 Max Ferdinand Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese (375ml)Mosel, GERMANY$74. 99Bottle$899.88 DozenABV: 7%Closure: CorkWeingut Max Ferdinand Richter produces world-class Rieslings from some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Mosel, and all production comes from estate holdings. The terroir of their steep vineyard sites is generally grey slate with different compositions of ferruginous (Brauneberg), mineral quartz (Veldenz) or clay (Graach, Wehlen, Mülheim) soils; those deeply influence character and flavour of the wines. In order to reduce quantity and increase concentration, pruning is severe and in prolific years a green harvest is carried out in August. The vintage is picked much later than that of most growers and is done entirely by hand. Three passes are done to select the best qualities to eliminate all inferior grapes and to keep perfect botrytis bunches or single berries for Auslese qualities and above. The same attention is paid to all vines from the QBAs on up through the Eisweins.
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From the overripe and botrytized berries of the Spätlese selection, the 2019 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese is intense and concentrated on the nose, but due to the sulfuric notes, it is far from being as terroir-driven as the Spätlese or even the Kabinett. The fruit is concentrated yet piquant, fresh and elegant on the palate and pure, refined and subtle on the finish due to the crystalline acidity and finesse that represents the JSU. This is an excellent Spätlese that needs at least a decade to age to its full finesse. Tasted at the domain in September 2020. Drink 2035 - 2070.
95+ points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Oct 2020)Plenty of exotic-fruit character from botrytis, but they haven’t made this refined Auslese loud, only more complex and tantalizing. Considerable concentration, but everything fits together so neatly that it comes off as restrained. Very complex, almost dry finish with a hint of vanilla pod. Delicious now, but so much aging potential. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.comThe 2019er Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Auslese was made from partially botrytized fruit (1/3) picked at 115° Oechsle, and was fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar (125 g/l). It offers a gorgeous nose made of elderflower, cassis, white peach, coconut, almond paste, fresh pineapple, and loads of citrusy and minty elements. The wine proves stunningly tactile and subtle on the palate, where delicately creamy fruits mingle with ripe yet gorgeously juicy acidity. The finish is all about bright exotic fruits, citrusy elements, and fine notes of cream. This gorgeous sweet wine may seem almost irresistible now, but it will gain from a decade of aging as the sweetness will have receded and given way to more nuances. Drink 2029-2049.
95 points
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2018 Max Ferdinand Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese (375ml)Mosel, GERMANY$680. 00Bottle$8160.00 DozenABV: 6%Closure: CorkWeingut Max Ferdinand Richter produces world-class Rieslings from some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Mosel, and all production comes from estate holdings. The terroir of their steep vineyard sites is generally grey slate with different compositions of ferruginous (Brauneberg), mineral quartz (Veldenz) or clay (Graach, Wehlen, Mülheim) soils; those deeply influence character and flavour of the wines. In order to reduce quantity and increase concentration, pruning is severe and in prolific years a green harvest is carried out in August. The vintage is picked much later than that of most growers and is done entirely by hand. Three passes are done to select the best qualities to eliminate all inferior grapes and to keep perfect botrytis bunches or single berries for Auslese qualities and above. The same attention is paid to all vines from the QBAs on up through the Eisweins.
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Sourced in all the sections of the cru and picked with 270° Oechsle and perfect botrytis, the yellow-golden 2018 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese is deep, intense and refreshingly spicy and mineral on the compact and complex lime-zesty nose that reminds me of stewed apricots and sweet fig mustard with lemon zests. Incredibly rich, round and viscous but also finessed, fresh and vital on the palate, this is a highly elegant and perfectly balanced TBA with a long, intense and even stimulatingly vital finish. Compared to the filigreed, more crystalline Wehlener Sonnenuhr sibling, this is far more rich and oily textured, yet I can't avoid taking a large sip again and again, hedonist that I am! Thanks to the lower acidity, this is a smooth and sweet but still fine and delicate TBA that tastes fruity, fresh and highly digestible even at this early stage. All the components are already perfectly interwoven, and it's just a question of personal taste if you prefer to have this TBA sweet and smooth or matured and smooth. It's a marvelous wine in any case. It took a long ferment, until the end of June this year, which might have added a bit more complexity compared to the Wehlener Sonnenuhr. Tasted at the end of July and again in later August 2019 when the wine had already closed. Drink 2020 - 2090.
96-98 points
Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)The 2018er Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling TBA was harvested at 260° Oechsle and was fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar. A whiff of volatile acidity quickly gives way to stunning elements of brown sugar, mango, candied pineapple, bitter lemon, raisin and cream. The wine is smooth yet stunningly multi-layered on the palate and leaves a gorgeously smooth yet precise feel of dried fruits and herbs in the long and juicy finish. The saturating sweetness in the finish still needs to integrate. It could then easily exceed our already very high expectations. Drink 2038-2068.
97+ points
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2023 Meadowbank RieslingTasmania, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinThe 2023 Meadowbank Riesling is made from a mix of an estate block, planted in 1974, and a newer block of German Riesling clones. The cool climate here in the sheltered valley produces exceptional fruit. Winemaker Peter Dredge splits the fermentation between stainless steel tanks for freshness and old French oak barrels for added complexity and texture. The result is a wine where high acidity and a touch of residual sugar come together in perfect harmony, creating a captivating and delicious wine.
Alc. 11.5%Other Reviews....
The beautiful Meadowbank on the upper Derwent River is primarily a grape grower, with 52ha of vines employed in various ways since 1976; only enough for 800 dozen directed to wines contract-made by Peter Dredge. It's such a ravishing wine, as rich and deep as it is pure and fine. Redefines citrus. Drink 2024 - 2043.
98 Points
James Halliday - Halliday's Australian Wine CompanionThere’s a distinct Germanic character about this wine, though of course it’s also very Tasmanian too.
Juicy stone fruit, honey and white flowers, lemon curd, lime, a little spice, and a subtle mineral/petrol note. It’s intense and flavoursome, really bursts through the mouth, green apple mouth-watering acidity, wonderful chalky grip to texture, and a kiss of sweetness on a very long and zingy finish. Is that some ginger in the mix too? It’s all the things, and also, it tastes very pure. Top shelf, though comes with the caveat that you have to like them on the more piercing side. Drink 2024 - 2033+
95+ Points
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2023 Mesh RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 12%Closure: Stelvin‘A brilliant Riesling that combines tension with power.’
Mesh is a joint venture between two of Australia’s leading exponents of Riesling, Clare Valley’s Jeffrey Grosset and Eden Valley’s Robert Hill-Smith.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Leaping out of the glass are intense lemon and lime scents followed by some green apple, orange rind, talc and steely mineral notes. Tense and focused yet powerful, crunchy lemon, lime and orange rind flavours are underscored by searing acidity with some green apple, chalky talc and steely mineral characteristics lingering across the back half. Finishes dry and crisp with a long sizzling mineral infused aftertaste.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12%Other Reviews….
A fascinating collaboration between Clare Valley's Geoffrey Grosset and Robert Hill-Smith’s Yalumba team, both making their own cuvées from the same Eden Valley source block, then blending the parcels together. The result is an alternative take on this sub-region, speaking in a profound, serious voice. Firm acidity ensures a tight, powerful structure, with a slate and mineral tang speaking strongly in the flavour profile. A structural wine that's built to last. Drink 2023-2035.
95 Points
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2023 Ministry of Clouds RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinAfter almost three decades of shared experience in the wine industry, Bernice Ong and Julian Forwood decided to have a crack at their own venture sourcing fruit mainly from high quality vineyards in McLaren Vale to produce wines under their Ministry of Clouds label. Further broadening their portfolio they also added other varieties including Riesling from the Clare Valley.
2023 was the third year in a row to experience a cool growing season in the Clare Valley resulting in intensely flavoured Rieslings with healthy natural acidity and exceptional length. 93% of the grapes were sourced from the terrarossa/ red loam laid over limestone of the renowned Watervale subregion often referred to as "The Golden Mile", with picking times staggered to retain natural acidity. The balance was sourced from the lean, hungry and rocky soils characteristic of the cooler and later ripening hills of Penwortham.
A glorious explosion of scrumptious lime and citrus fruit.
Surrounding the brilliant water like core are distinct highlights of green. Intense aromas of lime, citrus and orange rind soar out the glass combining with talc, green apple and chalky mineral notes along the way. The explosive, super scrumptious palate sees lime and citrus fruits burst across it with terrific force, concentration and textural volume. Green apple, orange rind, chalky talc and flinty mineral characters ensue. Juicy, mouth watering acidity finishing exceptionally long, pure and crunchy.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews….
Watervale and Penwortham. I sat down to taste these wines with co-winemaker Julian Forwood, and I said, this smells of lavender, and he was quite happy about that.
Pretty, perfumed, lavender, and pink grapefruit, lime. Juicy, firm powdery texture, pure and long, with a cinch of refreshing tonic bitterness. The mouth-feel of it is excellent, but not at the expense of purity and classic expression of Clare Riesling. Top shelf. Drink 2023-2033+
95 points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front![2023 Miss Zilm Watervale Riesling]()
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2023 Miss Zilm Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 11%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like core with a distinct greenish tinge to the edges. Lime, citrus and orange aromas jump out of the glass followed by some talc and steely mineral notes. Scrumptious lime and lemon fruits possess both textural volume and concentration with orange rind, talc and subtle steely mineral elements lying underneath. Crisp acidity finishing dry, long and mouth watering.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 Mitchell Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinOne of Clare Valley’s stalwarts, the first Mitchell Watervale Riesling was released in 1977. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Jumping out of the glass are intense lime and red apple scents which are followed by some citrus, subtle wet slate and mineral notes. Flooding the mouth are concentrated lime and citrus fruits with notions of green apple, wet steel, chalky talc and a saline like minerality lending further nuance across the back half. Power and textural volume are counterpointed by zippy acidity. Finishes dry, long and zesty.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews….
Flavour. Texture. Precision. Poise. A scintillating riesling of strong regional character, yet details of citrusy fruit, saline minerality, faint nutty savouriness and talc-like textural pucker. Fantastic. It's a highly perfumed expression with extreme length, vitality and freshness with drinkability now and a sense that time in the cellar will bode very, very well. Straight up delicious, with plenty going on. Mitchell delivers the goods with this variety, and the 2023 release is a belter. Kudos. Drink by 2035.
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Mike Bennie – James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionThe wine is jubilant with native florals and citrus zest. Lime sorbet, fig leaf and Lemon Myrtle. There is a woody smell of sandalwood and a base note of vanilla sugar. The freshness of cut celery and green apple peel leads to a pithy lace like texture with a crunchy crisp finish. Acidity flows along the palate and lime oil lingers on the finish. There is always an added layer of phenolic tension in this wine and once again it delivers the aromatics of the Clare Valley with the added details of great wine making. Drink now or will cellar well for 8-10 years. Serve with butterflied spatchcock and preserved lemon. Drink 2023-2033.
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Shanteh Wale – WinePilot.comI’ve not tried these wines for some years, so nice to try them again.
Maybe not your average Clare Valley Riesling here, maybe a little more Germanic, if you don’t mind me. Here we have apple, lime and lemongrass, with a jasmine flower thing. It’s juicy, all ginger, lime and lemongrass, quite spicy, fleshy too with rich mint and apple flavour in the mix. Texture is gently chalky and something of a highlight, cashew, aniseed and exotic spice. Finish is excellent, maybe a little sweetness too by way of lime cordial. Zesty. Lovely wine. Drink 2023-2032+
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Gary Walsh – The Wine Front![2022 Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard Home Block Lenswood Riesling]()
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2022 Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard Home Block Lenswood RieslingAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2022-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with highlights of green around the edges. Leaping from the glass are intense lime, lemon and orange rind scents followed by green apple, distinct talc and subtle steely mineral notes. Searing across the palate with terrific force and laser like precision are concentrated lemon, lime and green apple fruits. Crunchy mouthfeel with notions of orange rind, chalky talc and minerals also present. Fantastic power with crisp, racy acidity providing structure. Concludes very long and super scrumptious.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2023 Nick O’Leary RieslingCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and watery hue. Zesty lime and lemon aromas leap out of the glass followed by some Granny Smith apple, orange rind, steely talc and flinty mineral like notes. Intense lime, lemon and green to red apple fruits have a crunchy feel with infusions of orange blossom and steely mineral characters lingering through the back half. Zingy acidity finishing dry with a long, highly scrumptious mineral laced aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 O’Leary Walker Doctor's Cut Reserve RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like core with greenish toned edges. Intense lime and lemon scents jump out of the glass trailed by some green apple, subtle oily toast like notes and wet steel. Crunchy lime and lemon fruits are tightly coiled by a laser beam of steely mineral infused acidity. Granny Smith apple, delicate kerosene and wet steel characters ensue. Taut and linear in its feel it shows great precision and finishes dry, long and steely.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12%Other Reviews….
From a Clare vineyard in the Polish Hill River sub-region, owned by a couple of Adelaide heart surgeons, the guys only make this wine in top vintages. 2022 is most certainly that. This is stunning stuff. A limpid lemon, the nose is all citrus – lemons and limes. Think a handful of fresh kaffir lime leaves. This is backed by spices and wet river stones. Finely balanced, squeaky clean, fresh and with amazing length, this is a brilliant Riesling. Fine, vibrant acidity helps drive the wine. It also has such incredible length and yet the intensity of flavour is maintained for the full journey. Wonderful. This will sail through the next 15 to 20 years in good cellars. Drink 2023-2043.
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Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com![2023 O’Leary Walker Watervale Riesling]()
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2023 O’Leary Walker Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with greenish toned edges. Lime, citrus and green apple aromas leap from the glass trailed by talc, orange rind and chalky mineral notes. Crunchy lime, citrus and orange rind fruits are underscored by racy acidity. Chalky talc and steely mineral elements line the back half. Dry and tense it finishes long and mouth watering.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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Beautiful, arresting aromatics and a rare delicacy; you just know you are in Watervale territory when you set upon that aroma, those flavours. Scents of citrus blossom, lemon zest, lime sorbet and spring flowers with a touch of lantana bring not only a sense of place but grape variety. The ’23 vintage looks to be another excellent year, making it three in a row for Clare Riesling, joining the outstanding ’21 and ’22. Not quite as seamless as its ’23 sibling but give it time. This youngster is still very much working at getting it together. There’s a clean, brisk acidity that’s tart and green apple crunchy. It drives the wine bringing in its wake lime cordial, pink grapefruit, ginger spice, citrus zest and a cool slate, wet stone tang. So pure, so good. Drink 2023-2035.
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Jeni Port – WinePilot.com![2023 O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River Riesling]()
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2023 O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$25. 99Bottle$311.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinFruit for this superb Polish Hill River Riesling is sourced from Martin and Joan Smith and Molloy's vineyards which are virtually located next to each other. Despite growing these vines organically since their planting in the 1970’s, 2010 marked the first year of NASAA Organic Certification. Both vineyards consistently produce top quality fruit which highlights the excellence of this Clare Valley sub-region.
A pulsating, pure concentrate of Riesling that showcases Polish Hill River’s trademark steely structure.
Brilliant water like to very pale straw coloured core with distinct highlights of green around the edges. Soaring out of the glass are intense lime and citrus aromas followed by some orange rind, green apple, chalky talc and steely mineral notes. Mouth watering lime, lemon and green apple flavours are tightly wound and steely across the palate yet there is undeniable power here. Orange rind, chalky mineral, talc and wet steel characters linger through the back half. Sizzling acidity leads into a long, crunchy and pulsating finish. A Stunning Polish Hill River Riesling.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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Oh my. How good is this? This is the essence of Polish Hill River Riesling: the concentration of fruit, the depth, the texture, the spice, the quiet power. It’s all here. Just released and ready to be savoured and enjoyed. Jasmine, bergamot, citrus, grapefruit, a sprinkle of rosemary and white pepper aromas. How intriguing are those spices! Grown under organic methods, it brings extraordinary depth of citrus (grapefruit, Meyer lemon), green apple and lime zest married to an equally impressive depth of background spice, including earthy ginger and a light shake of white pepper. Acidity is well-honed with a mineral clean edge. This is what Polish Hill River Riesling is all about. Drink 2023-2037.
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Jeni Port – WinePilot.comA superb Clare vintage, yet again, with a long and cool growing season. The vineyards, located next to each other, have been certified as organic since 2010. Gleaming pale yellow, there are strong citrus notes here. Lemons, limes and grapefruits, along with a gentle spicy touch and backed by cool river stones. This is finely balanced, focused and with such impressive length. A line of acidity runs the length. This can be enjoyed over the next ten to fifteen years, but well cellared, could go twenty to thirty. A stunning Riesling and simply extraordinary value. Buy it by the case.
96 points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.comWhy is Riesling the best value wine in Australia? Crack this for $30 and you'll sit bolt upright. What a blistering wine we have here! So aromatic and so steely, all the best bits of a quality Riesling are here in a very tidy package. Bath salts, white flowers, Bickford's lime cordial and lemon juice reach for your favour along with a flicker of grapefruit. Green apple peel slides in late and right on cue. Like the Watervale, the shimmer of soft spices comes late but the citrusy tang is real. The expected river stone minerality and chalk feels arrive on cue to close. It's absolutely delicious and I just want more. Drink now to embrace the freshness but this will age beautifully.
96 points
Steve Leszczynski – Qwine ReviewsMineral-savoury start with wet stones, flint, brown limes and sage. Flavours are a pleasant continuation, full and round, filled with fleshy nectarines and pears in the middle, slightly grilled. Grapefruit finish with a dusting of pepper and nutmeg spice. I really enjoy the structure and texture of this wine, it has weight and detail. Feels like a whole wine, with front middle and back, confident and very well made. It’s a great deal of satisfaction. Drink 2023-2033+
95 points
Kasia Sobiesiak - WineFrontVery intense and generous bouquet of mixed flowers, super-fragrant and scented, the palate likewise intense and bracingly dry with a touch of tannin augmenting the mouth-watering dryness. It's almost searingly crisp and intense, rapier-sharp and long-lasting. Quartzy mineral nuances. Very long carry. It will richly reward cellaring.
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Huon Hooke – The Real Review![2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Riesling Trocken]()
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2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Riesling TrockenPfalz, GERMANY$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 12%Closure: StelvinOther Reviews....
Extremely fresh with a hint of youthful funk (reduction), but that blows off quickly to reveal crisp pear and lime-zest aromas. Very clean, straight and bright with so much citrus and herbal character at the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
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Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com![2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Vom Rotliegenden Riesling Trocken]()
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2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Vom Rotliegenden Riesling TrockenPfalz, GERMANY$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenABV: 12%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
Super-mineral with the most delicate, exotic-fruit character. As tight and intense as a laser beam. Enormous brilliance and precision. A lot of GGs don’t reach this level! Stunning crushed-stone finish that’s fresh enough to wake the dead. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold.
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Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com![2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Ganz Horn Riesling Grosses Gewachs]()
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2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Ganz Horn Riesling Grosses GewachsPfalz, GERMANY$190. 00Bottle$2280.00 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
Wild and slightly funky in the nose, this stunning dry riesling is a real live wire, with grainy minerality that’s totally distinctive. Lots of bergamot and Mediterranean herbs. Totally fresh finish, in spite of moderate acidity. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold.
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Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com![2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Im Sonnenschein Riesling Grosses Gewachs]()
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2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Im Sonnenschein Riesling Grosses GewachsPfalz, GERMANY$190. 00Bottle$2280.00 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
So much energy and expression, but this remains really sleek and focused. Minty freshness. Power married to the minimum of weight necessary to support it. Then, at once silky and energetic at the very long, precise finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold.
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Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com![2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Kastanienbusch Riesling Grosses Gewachs Magnum (1500ml)]()
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2020 Okonomierat Rebholz Kastanienbusch Riesling Grosses Gewachs Magnum (1500ml)Pfalz, GERMANY$440. 00Bottle$5280.00 DozenABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkOther Reviews....
At once exotic, yet cool and delicately herbal, very concentrated but no less light-footed, this shows crystalline purity that’s a wonder to behold! Moves on tiptoe through the super-long, filigree finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold.
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Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com![2023 Pacha Mama Riesling]()
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2023 Pacha Mama RieslingCentral Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinBrilliant very pale straw colour with highlights of green around the edges and a watery hue. A bounty of lime, green apple and orange rind aromas flood the nostrils with hints of chalky talc and steely mineral notes also apparent. Zippy and tightly wound, lime and lemon fruits have a racy feel across the palate with notions of orange rind, green apple, wet steel and chalky mineral elements lying underneath. Crisp laser like acidity lends tension and focus. Finishes taut, long and zesty.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2023 Parish Vineyard RieslingTasmania, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenABV: 12%Closure: StelvinYalumba’s Robert Hill Smith and Louisa Rose of Pewsey Vale & Heggies fame are intrinsically linked with Eden Valley Riesling. They had also long admired the potential of Tasmanian Riesling, so when the opportunity came up to work with a unique site of mature Riesling vines they jumped at it. Located in the Coal River valley, this small block of Riesling is hidden in the midst of larger plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines. Brilliant water like core with a greenish tinge around the outskirts. Intense lime and citrus aromas jump out of the glass with some orange rind, chalky talc, green apple and steely mineral notes also chiming in. The mouth watering palate is awash with a concentrate of lime and citrus fruits that provide plenty of textural volume. Crunchy green apple, orange rind, chalky talc and wet steel characters lie underneath. Crisp slatey acidity finishing dry, long and scrumptious. Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12%Other Reviews....
Coal River Valley. Something of a Germanic character to this wine, in both texture and flavour profile, plus that kiss of sweetness it carries. Stonefruit, green mango, lavender, rock salt and cheese sticks. To taste, more to grapefruit and fresh apricot, fine powdery texture, with a flavoursome and gently savoury finish of excellent length. Interesting. Very good. Drink 2024 – 2033.
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Gary Walsh – The Wine Front![2024 Patrick Two Blocks Early Release Riesling]()
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2024 Patrick Two Blocks Early Release RieslingSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinFruit was sourced from Coonawarra and Wrattonbully. Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Lime and green apple aromas jump out of the glass trailed by some citrus and subtle chalky mineral notes. Mouth watering lime, citrus and green apple fruits overlay chalky elements and a stony mineral back drop. Crisp acidity with a snappy, generously fruited finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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2023 Pauletts Polish Hill River RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Intense lime, citrus and talc aromas jump out of the glass followed by some orange rind, hints of green apple and chalky mineral notes. Scrumptious lime and citrus fruits drive the palate underscored by chalky talc, orange rind and steely mineral elements. Excellent concentration with crunchy acidity and a long thirst quenching finish that shows plenty of zip.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Penna Lane Watervale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with highlights of green around the outskirts. Intense lime and lemon scents are trailed by some Granny Smith apple, chalky talc and steely mineral notes. Mouth watering lemon and lime fruits are delivered with terrific concentration. Searingly crisp acidity with Granny Smith apple, wet steel and flinty mineral elements lingering underneath. Zingy feel finishing dry, long and steely.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
From the Koerner family's Gullyview vineyard. Notable for its concentration of flavour, a big tick to start, freshness and general sense of vitality. It feels like a lot is going on in its compact textural space, with juicy red apples, ginger, green mango, quince and lime. Fresh as can be, frisky and yet a quiet savouriness under it all lending some charisma and counterbalance to the zing of that tangy acid. Immediately likeable, is the message, and a strong and distinct regional character, too. A winner. Drink by 2035.
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Mike Bennie – James Halliday’s Australian Wine CompanionGullyview Vineyard, Leasingham.
Pear and perfume, lime, fennel and spice. Here’s a riper and rounder expression of Clare Riesling, though it still has a bit of crunch and energy, fine powdery texture, a bit nutty, with green apple and ginger flavour, and a long and dusty finish. Very nice. A heap of interest.
94 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front![2023 Penna Lane Skilly Valley Riesling]()
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2023 Penna Lane Skilly Valley RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinThe Skilly Valley is a sub-region of Clare Valley that lies on the western side of the region. Brilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Nosing generates intense lime, citrus and orange rind aromas that are laced with talc followed by some subtle wet steel and mineral notes. The mouth watering palate is flooded with a concentrate of lime, citrus and orange rind flavours with chalky talc and steely mineral characteristics lying underneath. Possessing exceptional drive and sizzling acidity it finishes dry, long and super scrumptious.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Pewsey Vale Estate Single Vineyard RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like colour with highlights of green around the outskirts. Jumping out of the glass are intense lime and citrus aromas which are complimented by distinct talc, orange rind and chalky mineral notes. The super scrumptious palate is laden with mouth watering lime, lemon and orange rind flavours which meld into a green apple, chalky talc and steely mineral back drop. Excellent concentration with crisp laser like acidity leading into a long snappy finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2017 Pewsey Vale Museum Reserve The Contours RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinThe Contours Riesling is crafted from old vines grown on the coolest slope within the Pewsey Vale Contours vineyard. Bottle aged for six years before release delivers a Riesling that’s rich and complex.
Brilliant very pale straw colour with a distinctive glimmer of green the outskirts and a watery hue. Intense lime and citrus aromas are complimented by toast, oily kerosene, lemon butter and spice notes. Concentrated lime and citrus fruits meld into a tertiary driven back drop of toast, lemon butter, subtle kerosene and steely mineral elements. Tense and focused but beginning to build textural volume, it features crisp, zesty acidity and finishes dry and long.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews….
Another museum release riesling, this one a five-year-old from the sensational Contours Block of the Pewsey Vale vineyard in the High Eden Valley. Light straw in the glass with aromas of Bickfords’ lime cordial, Christmas lily, orange blossom, almond paste, wildflowers, drying grass and crushed quartz. Long and pure with some soft spice notes joining in on the palate and a focused finish that sails off slowly into the distance. Drink by 2030.
94 Points
Dave Brookes – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion![2023 Pikes Traditionale Riesling]()
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2023 Pikes Traditionale RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinPikes have long produced one of Clare Valley’s benchmark Rieslings, 2023 marking the 39th release, one which was a cooler vintage with the long ripening period delivering fruit with high natural acidity and concentrated flavours. Fruit is sourced predominately from the Estate’s Polish Hill River vineyard with the balance coming from growers located in the Watervale, Sevenhill, Leasingham and Mintaro districts. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel on lees for 3 months.
Brilliant water like core with a greenish tinged outskirts. Engulfing the nostrils are intense lime, citrus and orange rind scents followed by some talc and chalky mineral notes. Bursting across the mouth watering palate is a concentrate of lemon and lime fruit. Notions of orange rind, green apple, chalky talc and steely mineral characteristics linger across the back half. Super scrumptious and powerful it has a chalky like texture and crunchy acidity. Finishes long and zippy.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2022 Pooley Cooinda Vale Vineyard RieslingTasmania, AUSTRALIA$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 12.2%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like coloured core with greenish tinged edges. Elevated lime and red apple aromas meld into honeysuckle, orange blossom and citrus notes. Zesty lime and citrus fruits overlay a back drop of red apple, orange blossom infusions, traces of honeysuckle and stony mineral characters. Finishes dry with racy acidity and a long elegant aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Poonawatta The Eden RieslingEden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)ABV: 12.2%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like core with a distinct greenish tinge around the edges. Bounding from the glass are intense lime and citrus aromas which are intermeshed with orange rind, chalky talc and mineral notes. Mouth watering lime and citrus fruits are layered across the scrumptious palate with terrific concentration and textural volume. Notions of orange rind, green apple, talc and chalky mineral elements ensue. Finishes dry with crunchy acidity and a long thirst quenching aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Precious Little RieslingClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like core with green tinged edges. Intense lime, citrus and orange rind scents jump out of the glass followed by some distinct talc and chalky mineral notes. Crunchy lime, citrus and orange rind flavours are delivered with terrific concentration and volume across the palate. Chalky talc and steely mineral characters lie underneath. Crisp, tart like acidity finishing dry, long and scrumptious.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2023 Ravensworth Regional RieslingCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUSTRALIA$29. 99Bottle$359.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)ABV: 11.5%Closure: StelvinFermented in Italian concrete and amphora. Brilliant pale straw colour with flashes of green around the outskirts and a watery hue. Drifting from the glass are aromas of lime, red apple, orange blossom and honeysuckle followed by hints of mandarin and subtle flinty notes. Racing across the palate are lime and tangy mandarin fruits with some lemon, orange rind, faint honeysuckle and wet steel lingering through the back half. Zippy, mineral infused acidity finishing bone dry, tense and taut.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 11.5%Other Reviews…..
Fruit sourced from the Canberra District including estate-grown and the Hilltops region. Then, as is the Bryan Martin way, there’s some skin contact to bolster texture and fine phenolics before it all settles in vessels of concrete, ceramic and seasoned foudre. This is something else and delicious. Heady aromatics wafts of lemon blossom, ginger flower and spices, yet the palate steals the show. Textural, waxy, stony and complex with a silk-line of acidity all the way through. A cracking drink on its own or with food. Drink by 2033.
96 Points
Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion
