Posted: April 4, 2017
A fine and very pretty style of riesling with gentle citrus aromas, a hint of botrytis and a finely textured palate with mouthfilling flavours.
Comments Off on Schloss Gobelsburg Ried Heiligenstein Erste Lage Reserve Kamptal DAC Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very elegant riesling. Nose not giving much away yet. The long lingering palate has gentle citrus and pear characters expanding along the palate. Great potential.
Comments Off on Schloss Gobelsburg Urgestein Niederösterreich Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A rich and complex riesling with some great fruit. Nose is restrained, the palate is long, full and spicy. Good level of residual sugar.
Comments Off on Hirtzberger Franz Singerriedel Smaragd Wachau Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Steely flint floral fragrances and great persistence of varietal flavours. A simple and very pretty style of riesling.
Comments Off on Stift Göttweig Silberbichl Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A great example of style with floral aromas and nicely textured palate with ample sweet/spicy fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Stadt Krems Ried Grillenparz Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A savory style with clean varietal fruit and very good length of mouthfilling apple and lime flavours with a hint of spice.
Comments Off on Stadt Krems Schieferterrassen Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Apricots and orange blossom fruits fill the glass with lovely aromas. The palate is long and graceful with ample texture and mouthfilling apricot/pear flavours.
Comments Off on Domäne Wachau Achleiten Smaragd Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Super fresh and very appealing wine offering youthful zesty fruit. Has light floral/botrytis characters on the nose and sweet/sour flavours.
Comments Off on Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Showing some typical toasty/kero-like development on the floral nose and a long, full and interesting varietal palate.
Comments Off on Hirsch Zöbing Heiligenstein Reserve Kamptal DAC Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Some yeasty characters on the simple citrus nose and an acid dominated, fresh citrus, palate.
Comments Off on Hirsch Zöbing Kamptal DAC Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Gentle spicy characters to the herbal/citrus aromas. A big full bodied palate with some beautiful varietal fruit and excellent texture. “It has great verve”, noted one judge.
Comments Off on Thiery-Weber Gebling Reserve Kremstal DAC Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very varietally expressive wine with intense aromas reminiscent of Bickford’s lime. The palate is crisp and austere. “Not what you would expect of the variety or region – but a damn good drink.”
Comments Off on Stone Bridge Wines Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fabulous steely lemon/lime fragrances with a gorgeous young riesling palate that is all limes and bath powder. Fresh acid backbone and a crisp drying finish.
Comments Off on Em’s Table Premium Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aged citrus nose with honeysuckle notes. Lovely secondary flavours building nicely on the palate.
Comments Off on Georges Exile Clare Valley Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Broad honeydew melon-like aromas and lemon rind flavours with some tannic grip.
Comments Off on Rhythm Stick Wines Red Robin Single Vineyard Dry Grown Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A drink now, crowd pleasing riesling with obvious residual sugar sweetness.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Honeysuckle Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A delicate intensity of floral and citrus aromas. Palate is clean, crisp and perfectly balanced with lemon rind -like flavours and some tannic grip. “Where are the oysters!”
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Light citrussy bouquet with leesy notes. A good “all-rounder” palate brimming over with pure citrussy flavours. Vibrant finish.
Comments Off on Mercuri Estate Settebello Spade Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aromas of limes, cut hay and a hint of tomato bush and an austere and fairly neutral palate but good drinking.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Superstition Reserve Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A pretty floral lift to the citrussy nose with a pleasant, soft and fruit filled palate.
Comments Off on Reillys Stolen Block Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely spicy floral bouquet with citrus notes. Pleasant palate with crisp flavours, cleansing acidity and a slight tannic grip on the finish. Excellent cellaring potential. 5+
Comments Off on Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Delicate white florals on the nose with good varietal fruit intensity on the tart lively palate.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very subtle riesling fruit nuances on the nose with strong lemon rind flavours, crunchy acidity and a drying finish.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Quelltaler Watervale Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An inviting slatey complexity to the nose and a crisp green apple/citrus palate. Aperitif style.
Comments Off on Betty + Max Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Beautifully balanced aged riesling that’s elegant, crisp and pure. Developing some aged kero-like notes with lifted citrus notes.
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Riesling 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A pure classic varietal. The nose is shy and not giving much away except hints of florals. The vibrant palate is quite drying and austere but delicious with a delicate phenolic grip. Needs time
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Toasty aged aromas and a drying toasty palate with showing plenty of interesting characters and good flavour depth and length. 1-2.
Comments Off on Simon Gilbert Orange Riesling 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An aged riesling with kerosene characters developing. A lot of varietal fruit depth, strong mineral elements and a high level of acid.
Comments Off on Lowe Vineyards Nullo Mountain Mudgee Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic riesling style. Delicate pear drop aromas and subtle, slightly sweet flavours with some oiliness and a lingering finish. 5+
Comments Off on Lowe Vineyards Tinja Mudgee Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Showing some age and interest and has bags of citrus driven flavours underscored by good level of acidity.
Comments Off on Robert Stein Mudgee since 1976 Mudgee Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An attractive citrus driven nose with floral fragrances. The light bodied palate is juicy and lime like. Some sweetness balanced by acid.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Allotment 333 Orange Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pear drops and flowers lift off this lovely nose and there is great persistence of pleasant floral flavours nicely wrapped up in an attractive level of acid. 5+
Comments Off on Robert Stein Reserve Mudgee Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Minerally characters on the citrus dominated nose and good fruit weight on the delicate, but slightly chewy, textured palate. 5+
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very well balanced and flavoursome wine with beautiful length and intensity of citrus fruit.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Estate Mudgee Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A good example of style with a floral nose and a slight hint of kerosene and more floral characters on the palate
Comments Off on gilbert by simon gilbert Orange Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Leaning towards and off-dry style with sweetness slightly dominating the fruits. Attractive floral/citrus complexity on the nose and good length of citrus flavours on a nicely textured palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Angullong Fossil Hill Orange Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subtle minerally lime aromas and a high acid palate with more of those mineral characters mingling with some good variety fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Starting to show toasty honeyed development on nose and palate with some mineral elements and lingering acid
Comments Off on Lowe Vineyards Tinja Mudgee Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An intense and pungent honey/lemon bouquet and an excellent balanced palate offering lovely mouthfilling varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Trevelen Farm Estate Great Southern Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Simple scented soap-like aromas and delicate line of citrus flavours. Drying on the finish.
Comments Off on Howard Park Mount Barker Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Light pungent melon bouquet and excellent palate with dry white flavours showing a herbal edge.
Comments Off on 3 Drops Great Southern Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Honey, lime and musky aromas and an off-dry lime juice palate with the acid in perfect balance with the sugar.
Comments Off on Bellarmine Select Pemberton Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A pretty wine; slightly sweet with fruity floral fragrances and a fine palate, lots of finesse with drying finish.
Comments Off on Bellarmine Half-Dry Pemberton Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic WA riesling style. Aromatic bouquet; all roses and talc. Fine flinty lime palate.
Comments Off on Rockcliffe Third Reef Great Southern Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Developed aromas and toasty lemon curd-like palate. Holding together well.
Comments Off on Jordan The Real McCoy South Africa Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very appealing style already showing the classic ‘kero’ like development. Some citrus sweetness and a touch of toastiness.
Comments Off on Millon Estate The Roots 26 Eden Valley Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A perfumed lift to the attractive floral-like nose and a classic, well balanced, riesling palate.
Comments Off on Byrne Vineyards Criminal Minds Riverland Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A drier style with amazing freshness for a six-year old with buttered toast evolution, good acid and some phenolic heat.
Comments Off on Gilbert & Gilbert Museum Reserve Eden Valley Riesling 2010 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very attractive lifted tropical bouquet with perfumed nuances. Lovely flavour sweetness balanced by crisp acid.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Autumn Harvest Adelaide Hills Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fresh floral aromatics and a bright and simple, but very tasty, palate.
Comments Off on Brangayne of Orange Late Harvest Orange Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017