Riesling

Clare Valley, South Australia. Attractive, fleshy palate of ‘Bickfords’ lime cordial and freshly squeezed lemon juice complimented by hints of tangerine peel and orange blossom honey that seamlessly meld with a funky mid palate complexity including traces of subtle, spicy stem ginger, river stone and a...

Mansfield, Victoria. Floral aromas, lime and ripe grapefruit with notes of minerality are the prime characters of this wine and its fragrance and intensity makes it delicious for drinking now. The delicate flavours have an intense purity and the wine was left with a low residual sweetness, in perfect balance with its fine acidity...

Barossa South Australia. Pale straw with green tinges, Instant aromas of powder-puff lemon sherbet are supported by more subtle hints of summer orange blossom, elderflower and a an unusual touch of celery leaf spice. Flavours of soft, juicy, ripe lemon and limes arrive first on the front and mid palates before secondary hints of spice and talc show themselves and lead into a clean mineral chalk finish...

Great Southern, W.A. The colour is light with a green tinge, the aromatics display apple blossom and citrus tones. The palate shows a softly textured...

Eden Valley, South Australia. Perfumed lemon-blossom, lime and lavender aromas are supported by fleshy mid-palate flavours and Eden Valley crunchy acidity. A delicious wine, approachable upon release this wine will also mature very well for many years to come...

Eden Valley, S.A. This wine shows layers of green apple, pear and citrus with a delicate mineral frame that balances the zest. The fruit is powerful and flavoursome but it is clean, crisp and polished from start to finish. Stunning now or cellar for an aged and honeyed beauty...

Mosel, Germany. Clean and fresh Riesling from the Mosel, a much more classic expression from Staffelter Hof. Dry, mineral-rich and textured from four months of lees-contact, this Riesling is easy-drinking and versatile...

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2011

Franklin River W.A. As is typical of good quality young rieslings, lime aromas are evident, freshly squeezed, green apples too and a faint spring blossom note as the wine opens up. But this is just a prelude to the main act. Immediately upon tasting, the palate is illuminated with explosive...

Nagambie Lakes, Victoria. "Riesling is a bit overlooked in the Nagambie Lakes story but at Tahbilk and Mitchelton, this central Victorian region has excellent examples. Tahbilk’s style is more traditional but quite exotic, with aromas of cinnamon and other sweet spices, citrus and white peach. Concentrated, smooth and dry, it’s not as piercing as many young Rieslings but very satisfying." Ralph Kyte-Powell The Age Epicure