Posted: May 1, 2019
Good appley nose with solid and intense citrus-like flavours and a zesty bright finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Byron & Harold Partners Great Southern Riesling 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Well worth cellaring, this is a very youthful, medium-bodied wine. Bright, light lemon/green, it has strong, lemony, appley, slightly peachy flavours, a minerally streak, and a sliver of sweetness, balanced by mouth-watering acidity. Best drinking mid-2020+. $22
Comments Off on Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
This tightly structured, youthful, medium-bodied wine was estate-grown at two sites. Bright, light lemon/green, it is vigorous, with good intensity of fresh, lemony, slightly spicy flavours, woven with appetising acidity, and an off-dry finish. Open 2021+. $25 (A, UK)
Comments Off on Palliser Estate Martinborough Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Already enjoyable, this is a fresh, lively wine with generous, citrusy, appley flavours, hints of peach, apricot and honey, and a slightly sweet, finely balanced finish. Good value. $17
Comments Off on Mount Brown Estates North Canterbury Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
As a drink-young style of riesling, this is hard to beat. Made in a distinctly medium style, with some botrytis influence, it has gently honeyed notes on the nose and palate, with rich, peachy, slightly spicy flavours, threaded with lively…
Comments Off on Terrace Edge Liquid Geography North Canterbury Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
From vines planted in 1994 on a steep, north-facing slope at Wanaka, in Central Otago, this is a Mosel-like wine, light and lively. Showing lovely vibrancy and depth, it is vivacious, with intense peach, lemon and apple flavours, gentle sweetness,…
Comments Off on Maude Mt Vineyard East Block Wanaka Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Finely balanced for early enjoyment, this is a fresh, medium-bodied wine with vibrant, lemony, appley flavours, showing good depth, a gentle splash of sweetness and lively acidity. Drink now or cellar. $19 (UK, US)
Comments Off on Coopers Creek Marlborough Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
This freshly scented, finely balanced wine is medium-bodied, with citrusy, slightly sweet flavours that linger well. Showing very good intensity, vigour and harmony, it’s already enjoyable, but well worth cellaring. $20
Comments Off on Esk Valley Marlborough Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Already delicious, but well worth cellaring, this Mosel-like wine was grown in the lower Brancott Valley and stop-fermented to make a medium-sweet style. Vivacious, light (9% alc/vol) and appetisingly crisp, with citrusy, appley flavours, showing excellent freshness, delicacy and intensity,…
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 9 Big John Marlborough Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Smells of cut hay with underlying fruit fragrances and soft, slightly sweet, flavours.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A shy nose but shows some pretty florals and has delicate mouth-wateringly fresh line of flavours in the lemon and lime spectrum. 5+
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A lively style that’s an exotic mix of spices, limes and citrus blossom with mouth watering acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Cooper Burns Eden Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Delicate floral/citrus fragrances with an attractive, well balanced, bright upfront lime driven palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Rockridge Estate Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Lifted citrus aromas with some tropicals underneath and a vibrant lime driven palate with good crunchy acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Eldredge Wines Blue Chip Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A well made, full flavoured wine with robust spicy lemon aromatics and good acid/fruit balance on the vibrant and elegant palate. 5+
Comments Off on Eldredge Wines Spring Gully Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A hint of lime cordial on the nose with nuances of ripe apples and a tight confectionery palate with nice minerally notes. 5+
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Wrattonbully Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Smells of grapefruit with a hint of citrus blossom and has a very citrussy flavour profile. 3-5
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Pokolbin Hunter Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
Attractive spiciness to the floral citrus nose and fragrant lime cordial flavours with a slightly tropical-like edge.
Comments Off on Brangayne of Orange Orange Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
Great floral lift to the honeysuckle-like aromas and an excellent palate with lashings of zesty lime/citrus flavours and good weight to the palate.
Comments Off on Brangayne of Orange Dry Orange Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
A lovely classic riesling nose that’s clean and clear and smelling of limes and honeysuckle. The beautifully balanced palate is layered with fruit, spices and mineral elements.
Comments Off on Gatt Eden Valley High Eden Riesling 2017 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
Light flinty/confectionery nose with mouthfilling intensity of spicy fruit flavours and a fine line of acid.
Comments Off on Gala Estate Tasmania Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
A perfectly aged riesling. Alluring and complex nose and great palate balanced with lovely blend of toasty flavours, custard apples and citrus fruit. “Yum,” was one succinct comment!
Comments Off on Reillys Museum Release Clare Valley Riesling 2012 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
Pure varietal aromas – a subtleness of floral and citrus characters. The palate is crisp, clean and perfectly balanced with well focussed varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
Very delicate perfumed/floral fragrances with simple floral citrus flavour profile, some spiciness and great level of acidity.
Comments Off on Mercuri Estate Ryder Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
A subtlety of orange blossom on the nose with a lovely zippy fresh lemon/lime palate. A simple clean classic.
Comments Off on Mercuri Estate Freya and Jules Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
Bright green wine with pithy lime aromas dominating and has a beautiful flavour profile on a very youthful and very steely palate.
Comments Off on Lindsay Collection Evensong Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
Lemon sherbet-like aromas with nicely focussed lime and lemon flavours, tight acidity and a mineral edge.
Comments Off on Gomersal Wines Premium Eden Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
Lovely punchy citrus bouquet with honeysuckle notes and a very interesting palate big on sweet spicy fruit flavours with great balance and intensity.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Vineyard Tasmania Riesling 2017 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
Aromas of fresh limes and lemons lift out the glass – very varietal. Lovely powerful flavour profile with mouth-watering acidity. “A great riesling,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
A beautiful racy style in need of cellaring. Has lifted ripe citrus bouquet with floral notes and subtle yet intense varietal fruit flavours of limes and green apples. Offers plenty!
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
A simple wine with lovely delicate varietal aromas all floral and citrussy with great sweet lychee, apple and lemon flavours. Excellent palate weight.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Wine Co. Ein Riese Adelaide Hills Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
Alluring fragrant blossom bouquet and a crisp yet generous palate with interesting flavours.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Wine Co. Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: November 7, 2018
Pretty floral fragrances lift of the nose and has an attractive interplay of sweetness and acid on the classy citrus driven palate.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Dry Dam McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Riesling 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A delicate green wine with very appealing lime cordial-like bouquet and lovely floral lift with a nice length of crisp and delicate zippy varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on St Hugo Eden Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Citrus driven style with appropriate hints of toasty development. Good food wine.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Limestone Coast Riesling 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Clean, crisp and lively riesling exhibiting lovely light varietal fruit characters.
Comments Off on Stage Door The Green Room Eden Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A pretty wine -quite dry with “honest” varietal characters. Good cellaring potential. 3-5
Comments Off on Eden Hall Reserve Eden Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A true riesling nose of fresh lime aromas with great length of lovely citrus flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Eden Hall Springton Eden Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Lovely fresh sweet lemon varietal fruit here with some aged notes developing and a beautiful acid structure. “A keeper.” 3-5
Comments Off on Criminal Minds Riverland Riesling 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Invitingly scented, this bright, light, lemon/green wine is a slightly sweet style, with good depth of citrusy, gently spicy flavours, finely balanced for easy drinking. Good drinking this summer. (From Waimea Estates). $15 (UK)
Comments Off on Spinyback Nelson Riesling 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018