Eden Valley 13.0% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample
I’m beginning to think that writing up a note on a wine is more difficult if you’ve read some good descriptions of it already. In this case, I’ve read three. It helps if the wine is awesome though. So here is my take-
The remarkable (lack of) colour is something to behold in person, even if you’ve been told to expect it. And I thought the 2008 was pristine…
Very tightly coiled, yet it’s a complete joy to smell. Wild finger limes, chalk, Granny Smith apples and some spice are all beguiling. But it has a real X factor in its oil like characters, somehow present on both the nose and palate. It’s a non-oily oil, if you will. Like those sunscreen lotions that finish dry. It lends a certain soft counter-point to the racy acidity of the wine.
The texture is quite sublime, with the liquid caressing the tongue gently on one hand but invigorating the whole mouth on the other. In fact the intense flavours and acidity presented themselves at the back and top of my mouth. It’s hard to describe it really. Suffice to say I’d not experienced it before, but I wish to experience it many more times in the future. The crescendo on the back palate is tremendously enjoyable and somewhat breathtaking. I was left mouthing an inaudible “wow” as the finish lingered. And linger it did. Persistence personified.
I’m not going into technical details or mentioning anything other than the wine here, because it was the stuff in the bottle that gave me such excitement. After a pretty ordinary week to be honest. This was, in its own way, every bit as good as any white wine I’ve tasted this year. And I’ve had some blinders. 130 cases only. Go. Buy.
Winery Website- http://www.karrayertawines.com.au/
Yeah, it's got a real X factor, this wine. But it's not bombastic, just magnetic. Love it.
I didn't quite nail the "not bombastic, just magnetic" part in the note! You're spot on though