2022 Wilson Polish Hill River Riesling

Wilson’s Polish Hill River Riesling is sourced from their oldest vineyards planted over 40 years ago. Its miniscule yields typically produce a wine rich in citrus fruits within a steely structure, tight with lots of minerality. Beneath the iron stained clay lies a bed of decomposing slate and scattered quartz. It’s also not unusual to find remnant pottery and agricultural implements from the Polish Settlers who once lived and farmed the area now planted to this small vineyard. The 2022 vintage was cool and featured one of the longest growing periods Wilson’s have ever experienced.

An outstanding Polish Hill Riesling – concentrated, crunchy fresh and textural

Brilliant water like core with distinct highlights of green skirting the edges. Intense aromas of lime juice, lemon and Granny Smith apple intermingle with wet steel, chalky talc and mineral notes.  Extraordinarily concentrated, lime, citrus and green apple flavours burst across the mouth watering palate with a voluminous feel counterpointed by crunchy acidity. Notions of orange rind, chalky talc, wet slate and steely mineral characters linger on the back half. Taut yet textural it boasts magnificent power and an aftertaste that’s exceptionally long, slatey and intense.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews….
The expressive nose of lime and spring flowers leads you into the impressively concentrated and complex palate of this stunning Clare Valley dry riesling. So much wet stone minerality at the long, driving finish. Great aging potential. The best wine from this producer in many years! Drink or hold. Screw cap.
95 points
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