Category Archives: Riesling

Eden Valley 12.0% Cork $31.99 Source: Retail I think that Oliver Crawford was Penfolds’ head white winemaker when this was made, could be wrong.  He joined up with them in 1999 anyway, left 2008.  Now he’s off doing his thing at … Continue reading →

Eden Valley 11.5% Screwcap $18 Source: Sample And now, the current release.  It seems to be a little lighter and more restrained than the 2006 (as much as one can tell given their different ages).  One thing it shares with … Continue reading →

Eden Valley 12.5% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample I was rather excited when the new releases from Smallfry showed up on my doorstep and Wayne Ahrens was kind enough to include a rizza with a bit of age amongst them too.  … Continue reading →

Eden Valley 12.5% Screwcap $22 Source- Retail The 2003 was always going to be hard act to follow, but this is lovely wine in its own right. Youthful green tinges are still apparent amongst the yellow straw and the softer … Continue reading →

Eden Valley 12.0% Screwcap $25 Was on a bit of an Eden Valley Riesling kick last night. Sort of have been for at least a month now actually… These Karra Yerta’s have all been excellent. I’ve probably enjoyed the 2006 … Continue reading →

Eden Valley 11.5% Screwcap $25 You know the deal with Flaxman by now. Dry grown, hand picked, micro-quantity and quality focused. 150 cases made. Very pale straw hue with distinct green tinges. Very expressive open nose, with pretty florals. It’s … Continue reading →

Eden Valley 13% Screwcap $25 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 … Continue reading →