2023 d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling

A lip smacking Riesling sculptured by razor sharp like acidity with a focused dry to off dry finish.

Fruit was sourced from McLaren Vale & Adeliade Hills. Brilliant water like colour with green tinted edges. Lemon and lime aromas are trailed by hints of toast, bees wax and faint emerging kerosene notes. Lip smacking Bickford’s lime and lemon flavours are underscored by razor sharp like acidity with some oily toast, honeysuckle, infusions of orange blossom and wet steel elements framing the back half. Tense and sculptured it finishes long, focused and dry to off dry.
Drink over the next 4 years.
Alc. 10.5%

Other Reviews…..
A blend of fruit from McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills, not the most common pairing but one that works here. Basket pressing of small batches, before a long and cool fermentation, is brought to a halt before the wine reaches full dryness, providing balance. Pale lemon, we have notes of citrus, florals, cold tea and a hint of peaches. A mineral support lies in the background with a line of fresh acidity. There is some fruit sweetness evident towards the finish – at least, it appears as such but is no doubt that remaining residual sweetness. The wine fills out on the palate, with a touch of orange rind on the finish and good length. Drink 2024-2028.
92 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com