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2013 Head Wines Springton Single Vineyard Riesling
The inaugural release of a Head Wines Riesling and it has quite a degree of charm. 4g/l residual sugar. Not really off-dry then but of a European disposition. A kind of sherbet/honeyed richness on the nose and palate. Citrus blossom … Continue reading
2011 Zarephath Porongurup Riesling
Here’s a little something different from the Great Southern: Zarephath Wines are made from premium quality fruit grown by members of The Christ Circle, Inc., an independent monastic community. This isn’t your usual stern and solemn Porongurup Riesling. It tastes … Continue reading
2012 Howard Park Porongurup Riesling
A recent Sommeliers Australia Great Southern themed tasting confirmed that Riesling is still the area’s hero variety. Pity so few people drink it…or did the 2012 Clare Valley releases change all that? Classic regional traits of lime and slate. Pristine … Continue reading
2012 Oakridge Local Vineyard Series Yarrawood Vineyard Botrytis Riesling
A worthy successor to the 2011 release. 180g/l residual sugar yet it exhibits a real sense of freshness. Grapes are once again sourced from the Yarrawood vineyard at Yarra Glen. Lemon sherbet, dried apricots, cinnamon baked apples and a hint of ginger. Sweet yet … Continue reading
2008 Brown Brothers Patricia Noble Riesling
Covered in bling as the Brown Brothers Patricia Noble Riesling often is. I don’t like this as much as the 2006 but it’s still a darn impressive wine. 215g/l residual sugar but it’s well-balanced with citrus-like acidity so you only … Continue reading
2011 Mayer The Doktor Riesling
Made by Timo Mayer with grapes sourced from Remstal in Württemberg (near Stuttgart in the southern parts of Germany). Trollinger country but I’m glad this is a Riesling. Designated kabinett trocken. Lime zest, sherbet and lemon curd extending into a … Continue reading
2007 Seppelt Drumborg Riesling
Shared a bottle of this at The Victory in McLaren Vale recently. I had an extremely well executed dish of pan-fried barramundi, caponata and fluffy polenta whereas my companion, who arrived later, had the more difficult task of drinking it … Continue reading
2011 Albert Mann Vin D’Alsace Cuvée Albert Riesling
Albert Mann is a biodynamic producer from Alsace. I don’t mind a bit of Alsation Riesling action. As good as the Mosel, Rheingau, the Nahe and other German regions are I tend to think Alsace gets overlooked at times. It … Continue reading
2012 Sons of Eden Freya Riesling
You can throw a blanket across a lot of these 2012 Eden Valley and Clare Valley Rieslings. So many good examples. Here’s another one. I believe it comes from the Craneford Vineyard, lying between the Eden Valley township and High Eden … Continue reading
2012 Vinteloper ODEON Riesling
From the Watervale subregion of the Clare Valley. Thought the 2011 ODEON was a pretty special wine but this 2012 rendition leaves me strangely cold – especially given the expressiveness of the vintage. Interesting to note that the listed ABV has … Continue reading