Category Archives: Riesling

2009 Heggies Riesling

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Eden Valley 12.0% Screwcap $18 I’m feeling minimalist this morning. Minimalism is still poetic isn’t it? Grapefruit, quality lime cordial and lemons. A bucket load of talc/chalk and ample acidity to balance. Very long. I probably should have enjoyed it … Continue reading →

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2008 Dr Mayer Remstal Riesling

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Germany, Württemberg 11.5% Vino-Lok $? Can’t remember how much I paid for this little beauty and there is currently no web-site. But I’m sure it was worth it, if just to lose my Vino-Lok virginity There was a bit of … Continue reading →

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2009 Karra Yerta Riesling

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

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 … Continue reading →

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2009 Jim Barry Watervale Riesling

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Clare, Watervale 12.0% Screwcap $15 James Halliday had a lot of good things to say about Jim Barry in his article in the last Weekend Australian. Said something positive about Riesling and screwcaps too. Thoroughly agree on both points actually. … Continue reading →

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2008 Karra Yerta Riesling

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Eden Valley 13% Screwcap $25 The grapes are from 80 year old vines. Cool. I hear the 2009 of this could be even better. But this is a tasting note on the 2008, so enough about that. This Riesling is … Continue reading →

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2009 Best’s Great Western Riesling

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Grampians, Victoria 12% Screwcap $22- Tasted 22/9/09 This came into my hands via the generosity of Peter Scudamore-Smith MW, winemaker at Jimbour Station and Wine Consultant at “Uncorked and Cultivated”- http://www.uncorkedandcultivated.com.au/?MMID=1911 It brought back memories of tasting a Best’s Riesling … Continue reading →

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2009 Atlas Watervale Riesling

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Clare, Watervale SA 12.5% Screwcap RRP $25- Tasted 19/8/09 We are very spoilt for choice when it comes to Riesling in Australia. We can choose from many different regions, many different styles and all at great price points. Part of … Continue reading →

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2005 St Hallet Riesling

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Jeremy Pringle

Eden Valley 11.5% Screwcap $15- Tasted 08/7/09 “And I’ve got no illusions about youAnd guess what? I never did.and when I said, when I said I’ll take youI meant as is”- Ani Difranco Vintage Cellars Qld are clearing this wine … Continue reading →

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