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In our present state
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Like anything
We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2013 Wirra Wirra The Lost Watch Adelaide Hills Riesling
A fair amount of acid slicing through the flavours in this year’s Lost Watch Riesling. Could do with some more time in the bottle unless you like them especially frisky or nervous. Lemons, limes, tart green apple skins and talc. … Continue reading
2013 Pikes Traditionale Riesling
A worthy follow-up to the excellent 2012 release. A touch tighter and more restrained, as is the theme with these 2013 Clare Rieslings, yet it’s still juicy enough to be enjoyable in its youth. Expressive aromas and flavours. Lemon sorbet, … Continue reading
2013 Annie’s Lane Clare Valley Riesling
Given the collective celebration of all things “boutique” (which I’m happy to be part of) it’s always interesting to check in on the corporate world of wine. Yes, I’m talking about those self-professed “Vintrepenuers” and “Guardians of the Vines”, Treasury … Continue reading
2013 Castelli Porongurup Riesling
Typically pure Great Southern Riesling from the Porongurup subregion. All steadfast determination in its youth. You have to be a bit of an acid fiend to get off on it now but in five to ten years (and probably beyond) … Continue reading
2013 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling
The Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Riesling is one of those wines that you would hope you could pick blind with ease. It’s character is so distinctive. Due to practical constraints and also because I think blind tasting – especially when … Continue reading
2013 Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Dry Riesling
Pretty sure most of us ended up agreeing that the 2012 Jim Barry Lodge Hill was of a very high standard even if it threw some (myself included) for a bit of a loop and dropped off other people’s shopping … Continue reading
2013 Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling
“And I feel Like I’ve been here before Feel Like I’ve been here before And you know It makes me wonder What’s going on under the ground” – Deja Vu: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young My tasting notes for Pewsey … Continue reading
2013 Knappstein Hand Picked Riesling
A Riesling that plays with a straight bat. The Australian top order could learn a lot from it. Thank the lord for Ashton Agar. It’s a touch shy on opening but as it finds its feet it becomes intensely lemony … Continue reading
2013 Jim Barry Watervale Riesling
This is perhaps even better than the highly acclaimed 2012 Jim Barry Watervale Riesling. The flavours are pretty similar but the focus and extension seems to be ratcheted up another notch. Lemons over lime with some orange zest, jasmine and … Continue reading