Category Archives: Riesling

I read an article today that used the word ‘leitmotif’.   Sorry, but you should highlight it, right click and google search it because it is the perfect word when it comes to Tasmanian riesling.  This wine is one of … Continue reading →

The Di Giorgio family make some very special red wines.  That goes without saying.  I had no idea they had a Riesling in their range until a cellar door visit in 2014. Kongorong (thankfully it’s pretty easy to say) is … Continue reading →

The reaction from my mates to me pouring them a Queensland wine is interesting but, when I poured them this Riesling from the sunshine state it was with a certain level of trepidation from them.  They were not particularly enthusiastic … Continue reading →

The youthfulness is obvious as soon as you pour it.  Almost water-like in colour.  The floral and citrus aromas that rose from the glass were a sign of things to come. Lemons, limes do their bit, of course, but with … Continue reading →

I am a sucker for Riesling that’s no secret.  You’d be hard pressed to find me bagging out one…ever!  I live in Tasmania so I am lucky to have access to some damn good gear.  That’s not to say I’m … Continue reading →

At the end of a day when I had moved 3 cubic metres of recycled road bitumen using only a rake, square mouth shovel and an old cement hand roller, I was hot, sweaty, smelly, knackered and thirsty. I tidied … Continue reading →

How good is Louisa Rose?!  That’s not really a question, it’s more a statement.  There aren’t many people around the industry, or even consumers for that matter, who don’t know this talented lady. I’m a big fan of Riesling (as … Continue reading →

I have tasted and drunk plenty of Tassie riesling and I don’t remember ever being disappointed with one.  I may have been but I doubt it. Something that did surprise me, and may surprise you, is that Moores Hill were … Continue reading →

I have mentioned before that part of the vineyard at Kinvarra Estate was planted in 1990, some of it to Riesling.  I can distinctly recall tasting some old Rieslings from here at a wine expo (for want of a better … Continue reading →