Some colour development going on here with yellows and a trace of gold. But it still possesses youthful hues. Aromatics are assertive, with lime cordial, florals, toast and some chalk & wet slate. There is a touch of kero, but only a touch.
On the palate the wine is clearly in its groove. It opens up with rich lime cordial, lemon and toast then some attractive spice hits on the mid palate along with a drop of orange oil and smidgen of white and yellow peach. The finish is VERY long with spiced granny smith apple, a teaspoon of honey and that glorious toast continuing to add the charm that I seek in aged Riesling. There are still some chalky, slatey notes and the acid provides more than ample balance to the richer and fuller aspects of the palate.
For me, this is just about bang on where I want my Riesling to be if I’m not drinking it young. Sure it could go some more years, especially if kero/petrol notes are not off-putting to you (and as I said, I don’t think they are that prominent), but the current balance between softness, toast, citrus, slate and richness is extremely seductive.
Winery Website- http://www.karrayertawines.com.au/index.html
Ah, seductive. That's a lovely description of an aged riesling:) Thanks Jeremy!
That's how it came across
Must get some more…