A shiny, razor-sharp spear of pristine, fresh lime juice impales a palate of fruit generosity and concentration, set against soft, chalky minerality and balanced acidity. A powerful fruit entry of kaffir lime spice carries pleasantly through the finish. $19 at Discount Wines.
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One of the most exciting new Eden Valley riesling releases in years, this is the wine that the Lehmann wizards have dubbed “baby Wigan”. Sourced from a single vineyard, the highest from which Lehmann sources in High Eden, it narrowly missed out on being anointed as this year’s Wigan for release in four year’s time. […]
readI’d never heard of Forbes & Forbes, but it seems Google hasn’t, either, so I don’t feel quite so silly. Colin Forbes has kept his secret well hidden in Bob McLean’s infamous shed atop Mengler Hill, where he makes the wine. Now the word is out, and I unearthed it just days before it was […]
read2012 has given birth to a generous and powerful Pewsey, a wine in which outstanding fruit intensity and warm ripeness collide with pristine structure of poised acidity and fine-boned, chalky minerality. The ripeness is held in consummate check, with sensational definition of kaffir lime zest, white pepper, lime blossom and crunchy granny smith apples flowing […]
readThe high vineyard of Heggies has produced another standout riesling – welcome confirmation that the sublime 2011 was no fluke! A delightful bouquet of elegant kaffir lime zest and granny smith apple fruit throws to a palate that balances poise with concentration, with a textural undercurrent of firmly slatey minerality, carrying long and true on […]
readTrue to its name, this riesling is built around a steely, high tensile backbone and chalky mineral structure. It’s a taut and pristine style of pretty lemon blossom perfume, granny smith apple and lime zest fruit, carrying with impressive persistence and tightly coiled focus. $20 at MyWineStore.
readImpressive concentration and intensity is married with a well-defined line of persistent, pure, energetic lime zest and lemon juice. An outstanding vintage for this single vineyard of 1970s vines. $22 at Purvis Cellars.
readThere’s a generous and enticing appeal to this Hutton Vale, while never deviating from its focused definition and taut structure. It’s distinctly green in hue and carries layers of character in suggestions of white pepper, kaffir lime zest, pink lady apples and even a hint of almost ripe fig. $24 at Taste Eden Valley.
readImpeccably crafted and enticingly drinkable, this dessert wine effortlessly leaps every hurdle that threaten to trip up so many sweet wines. Glorious, pristine white peach, apricot, lemon and honey flavours uphold both delightfully succulent generosity and, at the same time, pristine balance – thanks to perfectly gauged acidity and fine, chalky, mineral texture. $22 at […]
readHappy birthday to Colin Kroehn’s riesling vines, celebrating their 100th vintage this year! The season has certainly risen to the occasion, delivering a standout Dandelion that will rank among the best yet. The bouquet sets out with a fragrance of pure lime blossom and spicy kaffir lime zest, which continue with delicate poise through a […]
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