Category Archives: Riesling

There is always a certain level of expectation, well for me anyway, when a wine does well at a wine show or two.  When you’re given the opportunity to try a wine that has won four trophies and five gold … Continue reading →

Young Riesling is, as you would expect, energetic, lively and not shy at all.  This also describes Paul and Lynda Williams, the owners of Wobbly Boot Vineyard.  They love talking to everyone about their wines and their enthusiasm is infectious.  … Continue reading →

We’ve been having some bitterly cold and windy days here in Hobart over the last week.  I suppose it shouldn’t come as any surprise considering it is still winter.  Hence, I haven’t been drinking much of this variety.  Very unlike … Continue reading →

While mother nature may be inflicting the cruelty of the cold upon us, she also seems to be trying to be kind with some gloriously sunny days.  It doesn’t quite take the chill off the outside air but let it into … Continue reading →

The expectation is that expensive wine has to be good but, good wine doesn’t have to always be expensive.  Here is a wine to prove that point. I must admit, the only reason I went for this wine was because … Continue reading →

A Riesling to help rid that work day frown, No matter the weather in Hobart Town, This from Raidis, The Kid it’s been named, ’cause it’ll take some time to be tamed, But don’t hold back, drink anytime, Enjoy those … Continue reading →

I decided to put the bottle at the top of the page for this review for the simple reason, I’d like you to look at it before you read further. What does the label tell you about the contents apart … Continue reading →

Riesling.  A variety I am happy to pay good money for.  I don’t mind paying less money either when I hear and read good things about it, supported by my knowledge of it.  This particular one has always been a … Continue reading →

It took me what seemed like ages to get started on this review.  I didn’t know where to start.  The issue was, it is such a beautiful, delicious Riesling that I wanted to make sure I did it justice in … Continue reading →

I don’t think this is correct but, I wonder if the Aussie cricket captain, Steve Smith, had anything to do with making this wine.  I know what you’re thinking.  Where on earth is he going with this. Let’s have a … Continue reading →