Brand & Sons Honeysuckle Riesling 2024
- 91
- $30
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According to the back label, “Coonawarra” derives from the local Indigenous word for honeysuckle, which once grew wild across the region. Fittingly, the wine is laced with honeysuckle on the nose—not merely a power of suggestion—alongside elderflower, citrus blossom, Meyer lemon, melon, kumquat, lime leaf, and a hint of talc. The palate carries a generous lick of residual sugar, adding glow and gentle viscosity, before being neatly framed by chalky phenolic grip. Acidity plays a supporting role—less pronounced, but effective in offsetting the sweetness. A charming, off-dry Riesling that offers plenty of character at an accessible price.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
