Best’s Henty Riesling 2022

Fans of Seppelt Drumborg and Crawford River Rieslings will know the Henty region, to the south-west of the Grampians. This is where the Thomsons of Best’s have looked to bring what they describe as a “new style” of Riesling to their collection. Age-ability is clearly on the Thomson family’s mind. The region’s noteworthy sturdy acid structure,  so evident on this wine, is one clue; the other is the depth and concentration of flavour which is quite unusual in a Riesling so young. A delightful array of lifted florals, citrus and spice, notably ginger, hold forth on the bouquet. A mineral-flecked palate with a slatey, chalky coolness combined with lively citrus follows. Acidity is firm bringing great line and length. Love the squeeze of Meyer lemon, mouthwateringly enjoyable, on the finish.