Interesting to see the glass stopper replaced by a screwcap. Doesn’t make a lot of difference to me to be honest but I couldn’t help noticing. Anyway, it’s the best Pewsey Prima I’ve had the opportunity to taste. The balance between residual sugar (24g/l) and acidity is more to my liking. Ok, it doesn’t have the tension of its German counterparts but it is on the improve. I believe winemaker Louisa Rose referred to it as a breakfast wine last time I spoke to her. I like that context.
Smells and tastes of guava, lemon and orange sherbet, stonefruits, spice and rosemary. Rounded in the mouth but with becoming acidity and juiciness. A touch of pithy grip to close. It doesn’t come across as sweet as previous vintages. The suggestion of a mineral presence doesn’t go astray either. 90
Region: Eden Valley
Alcohol: 10.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $27
Tasted: October 2013
Hi Jeremy, I agree its the best they’ve done yet. I had this chilled to the max on a hot Adelaide day last week and it really hit the spot as an aperitif. A point or two higher from me (but who cares). Bloody nice drink…
I wouldn’t argue with a point or two more Matt. I almost went to 91. I’m becoming increasingly conservative in my old age
Who knows if that is a good or a bad thing….
Whenever someone talks about ageing I remember this Charles Bukowski quote. Don’t ask me why. I just do. Usually as I pour myself another drink @@
“the useless wars
the useless years
the useless loves
and they ask us,
why do you drink so much?”
Poor old hank could have done with a glass of Pewsey…
While I wouldn’t dream of putting myself in the same league as Charles, there are times when I feel like I understand. Great quote.
Agreed
To call him brilliant seems to damn him by faint praise…