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Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 9 Big John Marlborough Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Oily nose and a tight lemon sherbet palate; some confectionery sweetness. Great with Asian food. 3-5

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Claymore Wines Superstition Reserve Single Vineyard Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Zesty lime aromas with hints of rose petals which are echoed on the tight crisp palate. 5+

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Claymore Wines God Is A DJ Single Vineyard Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lifted lemon sherbet aromas and bright zesty flavours of lemons and limes with a crisp citrussy finish. 5+

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Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Attractive lifted lemon/floral fragrances and a very flavoursome and fleshy citrus palate with a crisp line of acid.

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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Subdued aromas and a long tight, nicely structured, palate with characters reminiscent of lime juice and rose hips 5+

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Tupari Awatere Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A sweeter style with lifted lime fragrances and syrupy lime cordial palate that’s silky smooth in the mouth. 5+

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Toi Toi Reserve Marlborough Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Shows nice complexity for a young riesling. Zesty fresh floral/citrus aromas and crisp green apple palate with good acid line.

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Eldredge Vineyards Clare Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A long nicely balanced and finely textured riesling with a flowery/musky nose and a touch of sweetness on the clean lean palate. Should age well with time. 5+

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Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

The nose is all lychees, limes and lemon zest. The green apple palate is fresh and youthful with good acid line. 5+

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St Hugo Eden Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Almost traminer like musky/rose petal aromas. Great palate length with lovely varietal expression.

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d’Arenberg The Dry Dam McLaren Vale Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Very lifted perfumed/floral bouquet with clean crisp green apple/rose petal flavours and some residual sweetness obvious.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Coonawarra Riesling 2012

Posted: January 12, 2018

Complex toasty and well developed with slightly oily texture, high alcohol and marmalade like fruit characters.

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Leura Park Geelong Riesling 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Smells like honeydew melon with quite a rich, full, but well balanced palate showing a dry/sour flavour profile and warming alcohol.

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Rusty Bike Wines The Racer Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Pleasant light citrus bouquet and well balanced broad citrus palate with a savoury touch.

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Four Winds Vineyard Canberra District Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Subtle sweet toffee apple aromas and simple crunchy green and spicy fruit palate.

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Springton Hills Wines Eliza’s Single Vineyard Eden Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Spicy candied bouquet and crisp and lively lemon flavours on the dry, crisp and nicely balanced palate.

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Monichino Goulburn Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Developing spicy bouquet and very crisp palate with attractive tart lemon-like flavours.

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Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Spicy fruit fragrances with an estery lift and a tight and crunchy palate with delicate flavours and some savoury notes.

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Saddler’s Creek Wines Reserve Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Nice lifted toffee apple nose with hints of jasmine. Crisp dry palate with developing fruit flavours.

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Peter Mertes Mosel Riesling 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Interesting Germanic style nose and sweet but balanced palate with good acid spine.

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Stage Door Wine Co. The Green Room Eden Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Lively and youthful with lovely spicy floral aromas and a harmonious and delicate varietal palate that’s long and delicious.

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Horner Wines Little Jack Organic Orange Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Dry, lean and green style of riesling with developing aromas and super crisp palate.

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Galafrey Reserve Mt Barker Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Vague savoury notes to the vibrant riesling nose with a lovely balance of varietal fruit flavours and a slightly drying finish.

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90 Mile Sojourn Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A seamlessly balanced, crisp and fresh style with excellent varietal fruit depth and some green apple and lime-like tartness.

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Hoggies Estate Wines Limestone Coast Riesling 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Lifted musky fragrances and broad, ageing flavours. Some residual sweetness carried by the acid.

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Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Ripe and spicy fruit aromas with a candied edge. Good varietal fruit character on the youthful and seamlessly balanced palate.

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Craigie Knowe Estate Tasmania Riesling 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

A nicely balanced and well made varietal with youthful fruit intensity.

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Ian Leamon Wines Strathbogie Ranges Riesling 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

A fresh and very lifted spicy/floral bouquet. Full and warm in the mouth with vibrant flavours and a long sweet finish.

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Eden Hall Reserve Eden Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Very good commercial style. Lovely youthful varietal aromas and flavours with lime-like acid overtones.

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Eden Hall Eden Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Attractive citrus nose with a light muskiness and some crisp and lively citrus flavours.

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Delatite Estate Mansfield Riesling 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Toasty honeyed aromas with an interesting nougat-like edge. The palate is rich and silky and slightly sweet but has good acid balance.

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Delatite Estate Mansfield Riesling 2014

Posted: January 12, 2018

A well aged riesling with attractive musky/floral herbal aromas and interesting savoury palate with great flavour profile and nice acid.

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Capel Vale Single Vineyard Whispering Hill Mount Barker Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Lifted lime-like bouquet and lively lemon flavours with some slightly searing acidity.

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O’Leary Walker Wines Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A very austere style with solid riesling varietal aromas and flavours and a dry lemon acid-like finish.

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O’Leary Walker Wines Polish Hill River Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Firm, dry, tight and youthful riesling with plenty of flavour and a big acid drive.

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Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Barossa Riesling 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Developing citrus/tropical aromas and flavours with a crunchy acid backbone. At its peak.

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Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Barossa Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

An attractive varietal offering great cellaring potential. It has subtle floral fragrances and a tight palate with acid fruit flavours. 5+

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Alkoomi Black Label Frankland River Riesling 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Clean green apple nose and tight, crunchy and crisp palate with lemony flavours. A keeper 5+

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Alkoomi White Label Frankland River Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Nice flowery note to the nose and a simple but delicious crisp varietal palate that’s lively and youthful. “A great little quaffer”.

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Mr Riggs Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

An aperitif style with well retained varietal fruit characters. A definite keeper. 5+

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Koonara A Song For Alice Mt Gambier Riesling 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Smoky herbal bouquet with dried lemon flavours and crisp secondary characters.

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Rockcliffe Thirdreef Great Southern Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Very good varietal fruit here with pleasant spicy/orange blossom-like characters. Good sugar, acid, phenolic balance.

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Rockcliffe Single Site Great Southern Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Fragrant citrussy fruit bouquet and well balanced, slightly green, palate with a crunchy acid line.

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d’Arenberg The Dry Dam McLaren Vale Riesling 2010

Posted: January 12, 2018

A well made wine still in great condition. Some very good fruit used here which is seamlessly integrated with toasty, honeysuckle aged complexity. “Still offers good drinking”.

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Em’s Table Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2014

Posted: January 12, 2018

A riesling with lovely intensity, balance and length and showing an interesting aged citrus rind-like nose and nicely retained varietal flavours with tart mouth puckering acidity.

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Em’s Table Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Savoury nutty nose and dry, nicely balanced, palate with medium flavour intensity.

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Koonowla The Ringmaster Clare Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Genuine varietal aromas; all floral and spicy with a tight, firm palate showing good flavour intensity. Needs time.

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Koonowla Clare Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Very dry austere aperitif style of riesling with quite intense lime fruit-like characters showing a slight savoury edge.

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Koonowla Clare Riesling 2006

Posted: January 12, 2018

A pleasant smoky bouquet with herbal notes. The palate is full of crisp dried lemon flavours and nice secondary characters developing.

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Saint Clair Family Estate Marlborough Premium Marlborough Riesling 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

A well made wine with a nicely retained varietal fruit bouquet and with similar characters following on to the still vibrant palate.

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