Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Dry Riesling 2022
- 93
- $25
- Drink by: 2022-2028
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Vines dating back a full century form the heart of this thrilling Riesling. They are from estate vineyards which are located “on the Biscay soils of Tanunda and the deep sands of the Vine Vale sub-region”. Not only a very attractive wine, but cracking value. Pale lemon in colour, this is fresh and fragrant, full of finesse. Lemons, spices, florals and, on the palate, a touch of lemon meringue. There is soft acidity running the length and the flavours never waver. Showing great length, this is attractive now and should drink beautifully for the next five to six years. Possibly a little broader than some of the classic Aussie Rieslings but the upside of that is that it will provide pleasure sooner.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
