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McPherson Wines La Vue Victoria Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Floral citrus aromas followed by a lovely “playful” lime sherbet palate.

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Plantagenet Wines Omrah Western Australia Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Fine floral fragrances with a dainty perfumed lift and delicate citrus flavours on the lean tight palate that shows a lovely line of acid giving the wine length.

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Dicey Central Otago Bannockburn Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Already enjoyable, this light lemon/green, medium-bodied wine has ripe, peachy flavours, fresh and generous, appetising acidity, a very easy-drinking balance and a persistent finish. Best drinking 2024+. $28

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Greywacke Marlborough Riesling 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

This full-bodied, rich riesling was hand-harvested, fermented in an even split of tanks and old French oak barriques, and then lees-aged for another six months in old barrels. Bright, light lemon/green, it has strong personality, with deep, peachy flavours, showing…

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Greystone Organic Waipara Valley North Canterbury Riesling 2019

Posted: March 7, 2023

Certified organic, this distinctive wine was hand-picked with some ‘noble rot’ influence. Bright, light lemon/green, it is invitingly scented and full-bodied, with rich, peachy, vaguely honeyed flavours. Made in a medium style, with balanced acidity, it’s a very harmonious wine,…

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Collaborations Riesling by Howard Park Great Southern Riesling 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

Honeyed floral aromatics with a sound well-structured palate that has persistent flavours. “Very more-ish!”

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Lange Estate Providence Road Frankland River Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Pungent and grassy nose with hessian notes and crunchy lemon/citrus palate.

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Lange Estate Fifth Generation Frankland River Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Bright toasty citrus bouquet, a nice creamy mouthfeel and a sweet but balanced palate.

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Trevelen Farm Katies Kiss Great Southern Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Sweet musky lemon aromas and nicely balanced sweet lime/floral flavours; good acidity.

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Trevelen Farm Estate Great Southern Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

A shy slightly funky nose with slight toastiness and bright primary fruit flavours with pleasant floral elements.

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Stage Door Wine Co. Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Peppery lift to the citrus nose and a rich ripe fuller style varietal palate.

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Eden Hall Opulence Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Pretty floral/citrus fragrances and a nice off-dry slightly pungent varietal palate.

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Eden Hall Springton Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Subtle slatey bouquet with floral hints and a long and juicy palate with lovely varietal fruit.

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Irvine Wines Spring Hill Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Attractive estery tropical nose and delicately poised citrus palate with a leafy edge. Just needs a little more time.

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Barossa Boy Cheeky Tilly Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Inviting honeysuckle/orange zest bouquet and a bracing lemon sherbet palate with lovely minerally acid backbone. “Built for cellaring.”

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Corryton Burge Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Pretty perfumed floral fragrances with a hint of citrus with more of the floral characters on a palate that has a juicy core of citrus. A powerful yet restrained wine.

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Millon The Impressionist Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

A drier style with lifted floral and citrus aromas and a generous nicely textured varietal palate. Easy drinking!

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Singlefile Limited Release The Pamela Porongurup Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Pretty lemon curd-like aromas with a tight minerally floral/lime palate.

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Precious Little Wine Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

A delicacy of floral/rose petal fragrances with a mineral-like thread running through and good intensity of green citrus flavours on a very pure tight palate.

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Skillogalee Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Delicate lifted perfumed bouquet with lovely intensity and persistence of citrus flavours. Excellent acidity.

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Palliser Estate Martinborough Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Steely nose with attractive lime-like characters and good intensity of citrus flavours with a warming finish.

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Kirrihill Wines Regional Series Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Limes and nettles lift off the green nose. Sweet entry to the palate with a crunchy acid finish.

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Millon The Impressionist Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

A bright citrus lift to the nose with lean lemon flavours on a super clean palate.

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Bellarmine Select Pemberton Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

A sweeter style with honeyed citrus aromas and pretty marmalade-like flavours with good level of acid.

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Bald Hills Last Light Single Vineyard Central Otago Bannockburn Riesling 2021

Posted: November 2, 2022

Already enjoyable, this medium-bodied wine is invitingly scented, with good intensity of citrusy, slightly peachy flavours, full of youthful vigour, gentle sweetness and finely balanced acidity. Best drinking 2024+. $30

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Domain Road Duffers Creek Bannockburn Riesling 2019

Posted: November 2, 2022

This finely poised, intense wine was crafted in a medium style. Bright, light lemon/green, it has vibrant, penetrating, peachy flavours, a gentle splash of sweetness, mouth-watering acidity, and excellent depth and harmony. Drink now or cellar. $27

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Hoggies Estate Wines Coonawarra Riesling 2021

Posted: November 2, 2022

Subtle citrus bouquet and a nicely layered tangy citrus driven palate.

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Grampians Estate St Ethels Old Vines Grampians Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

Floral and talc-like on the nose with some obvious sweetness on a mouthfilling palate.

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Russell & Suitor Son Of A Bull Tasmania Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

Simple citrus nose with talc-like element. Clean and lively in the mouth with a lingering finish.

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Alex Russell Wines Franca’s Vineyard South Australia Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

A nice example of style with an aromatic mix of citrus fruit and tropical fruit elements and a good acid/sugar balance.

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Shanahans Evergreen Eden Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: November 2, 2022

Pale straw wine with a green tinge, inviting brown lime-like aromas and a generous, fuller style palate with pretty perfumed fruit flavours and hints of citrus.

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Erin Eyes Emerald Isle Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

Delicate floral/citrus bouquet and an elegant seamlessly balanced palate with a lemon/lime flavour profile.

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Erin Eyes Pride of Erin Reserve Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

Pretty nose – a floral delicacy of roses and violets with light, refreshing and persistent floral/citrus flavours.

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Soul Growers Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

A richer style with interesting spicy floral fragrances and flavours and nice phenolic grip.

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By Merrill Dancing Queen Clare Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: November 2, 2022

Nose is intense and buttery and just starting to show some toasty development. Nicely structured buttery toasty palate with marmalade-like varietal intensity.

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Mesh Classic Release Eden Valley Riesling 2015

Posted: November 2, 2022

A powerful yet elegant style of riesling with a flavoursome generosity of developed citrus fruit characters carried by a persistent mineral profile with a lovely palate texture.

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Mesh Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

Nose still closed but there is a solid citrus presence on the palate with an acid backbone.

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Heggies Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

A lighter style with lovely purity of citrus varietal fruit with a slight hint of tropics. “Has promise!”

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Pewsey Vale Vineyard The Contours Eden Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: November 2, 2022

Amazingly elegant, floral and fragrant for a six-year-old. Has complex layers of toast and brown lime flavours. Years left in it yet.

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Pewsey Vale Vineyard 1961 Block Eden Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: November 2, 2022

Bright, fresh and citrusy with honeyed notes and a zesty finish.

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Pewsey Vale Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

A hint of fresh hay lifts off the lemon/lime nose. It has a solid citrus palate that’s fresh, clean and vibrant and showing a touch of residual sweetness.

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Paulett Wines Aged Release Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: November 2, 2022

A lively elegant style with traces of passionfruit, a chalky phenolic texture and impeccable balance.

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Paulett Wines Aged Release Clare Valley Riesling 2019

Posted: November 2, 2022

A gently perfumed nose and a citrus palate with just a hint of toasty development.

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Paulett Wines Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

Fine flinty fragrances leading to a solid and full flavoured steely citrus fruit-driven palate.

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Paulett Wines Polish Hill River Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

Some nice stonefruit-like fruit fragrances and flavours with a balance of sugar and acid.

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Kirrihill E.B.’s The Settler Clare Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: November 2, 2022

Solid vibrant varietal fruit on both the lifted nose and the nicely texture palate.

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Kirrihill Partner Series Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: November 2, 2022

An intense concentration of steely biscuity aromas and a great texture to the solid citrus palate.

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Kirrihill E.B.’s The Settler Clare Valley Riesling 2019

Posted: November 2, 2022

Developed brown-lime like aromas and a soft palate showing biscuity elements mixing with the fruit.

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Plantagenet Wines Three Lions Great Southern Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

A delightfully fragrant grassy bouquet with a pleasant, tight, lean and steely varietal fruit palate.

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Plantagenet Wines Wyjup Collection Great Southern Riesling 2022

Posted: November 2, 2022

Subtle hints of tropical aromas with a green lime and lemon drop flavour profile.

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