I recently had a conversation with a non-wine drinker…as such. She was part of a group of other less-than-enthusiastic wine drinkers, who were taken on a guided tour of a winery where everything was done ‘on site.’ She admitted it was a struggle to stay focused with all the technical ‘stuff’ the tour guide spoke of but she was captivated by the descriptors of the Riesling. In her words, “it sounded like a wine that would tickle my taste buds.” At the conclusion of the tour, a tasting was conducted and (no surprise to me) the two Rieslings on tasting were the crowd favourites even though the tour guide mentioned Riesling was “out of fashion” and “not a popular variety these days.” Great to see Riesling kick those thoughts to the kerb.
This particular Riesling has always been a favourite of mine. So much so, it has its own place in my wine ‘cellar’ sitting above all the other Rieslings I have in my collection. Different vintages and releases sitting quietly, waiting for their time to show how fashionable and popular it still is!
Region: Eden Valley, SA Price: $27 (Bargain at this price but can be found at sub $20 making it a super bargain) Source: Retail purchase
A delightfully, invitingly aromatic wine where intense lime and citrus characters show the way coupled with slight floral and dried herbal notes adding to the complex nose this Riesling possesses. The palate is what I expected and more. It delivers on all manner of varietal characteristics I have come to know about this wine. It is intense, rich, fresh, and vivacious. Lovely lemon and lime notes shine through along with a nice green apple crunch and a minerally feel as the mouth-watering acidity carries it through to a long and moreishly refreshing finish.
Words from a Wine Glass 