It is exceedingly rare for any wine at this price to exemplify such pristine, crystalline structure, seamless line and undeterred persistence. When the wines of the double-blind tasting were unveiled, I assumed this must be the (significantly higher priced) Mort’s Reserve Riesling, not the entry model that you can snare for just $16 (Edinburgh Cellars). […]
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Knappstein is one of Clare’s most consistently pristine entry-level rieslings and 2012 is one of the greats. Precise lime juice, granny smith apple and lemon blossom carry seamlessly from refined bouquet through a palate of brilliant intensity, unreserved focus and incredible persistence. Layers of chalky mineral structure are bolstered with a touch of subtle, well-gauged […]
readThe deep-set slatey minerality of Polish Hill River snaps into sharp focus in the 2012 vintage, and the texture infused is the highlight one of the famous subregion’s most keenly priced rieslings. Its taut, honed backbone tames generously intense fruit with a core of lemon juice and crunchy granny smith apples and a riper wild […]
readI’ve adored Tim Adams’ Riesling for a long time, and 2012 shows every sign of going down as the finest rendition he has ever delivered under this label. It’s consummately honed, pure and precise, yet simultaneously wonderfully generous. There is impressive energy to its lime blossom aromas and grapefruit and lemon palate. A very fine […]
readPikes Traditionale has seemingly evolved to a more generous and ripe fruit style of stone fruits and golden delicious apples in recent seasons. 2012 presents this personality with particular confidence, maintaining a refined lemon juice backbone and showcasing the slatey, mineral texture that characterises Polish Hill River. $18 at Nicks, Aussie Wines, No Frills and […]
readDJW sets out to present concentrated fruit ripeness, which it does in a profile of red apple, lime and lemon, while never deviating from a style of refined, high-tensile, racy acidity. A lemon blossom perfume declares its finesse, while single vineyard Polish Hill River status is affirmed in a classic, slatey mineral texture streaming long […]
readAn impressive release for Clos Clare, 2012 juxtaposes considerable concentration with taut lime zest and crunchy granny smith apple fruit. Top notes of lime blossom and a classic Watervale fine, chalky texture emphasise its purity and lingering persistence. $20 at My Cellars.
readAn eye-catching electric green hue pre-empts a riesling of notable restraint and purity of focused lime and granny smith apple perfume. A tense, honed palate is defined by pure, pristine lime fruit. Give it time in the cellar to uncoil. $20 at Canterbury Wines and Wine List Australia.
readNotes of mandarin and red apple provide generosity to a spicy kaffir lime and taut lemon backbone, overlaid with lily blossom aromatics. A style of considerable concentration, carrying with even amplitude through a long palate, sustained by refreshing acidity and excellent slate-derived mouth feel. $22 at Discount Wines.
readKerri Thompson’s new Rizza Reload (as she puts it) is a delightfully crafted style that dares to take Clare riesling to happy new places where succulence and wild-ferment-derived texture are more at home than searing acidity. Soft, supple, juicy generosity of baked apple, clove, lime drops and even exotic star fruit ride through a finely […]
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