Leasingham Classic Clare Watervale Riesling 2016
- 92
- $57.99
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More reserved aromatically, opening slowly to reveal dehydrated lime, lime cake, pastry dough and citrus preserves, the latter bringing a subtle salty–umami nuance. The palate is bold and mouth-filling, driven by lime cordial and preserved lime before broadening into the softer, leesy dough notes that permeate the mouth perfume. A chalk-dust grip along the sides lends definition and reins in the weight, guiding it towards an unctuous finish. A generous museum Riesling — less about precision, more about sheer, mouth-coating flavour.
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.
