Leasingham Classic Clare Watervale Riesling 2017
- 95
- $57.99
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Shapeshifts beautifully in the glass. Pale straw-gold. Opens with lifted notes of ripe kaffir lime, dehydrated lime and heady citrus blossom, hovering over tangerine, lemon butter and macadamia cream. A saline edge, crushed rock minerality and a subtle flicker of kerosene weave through without ever intruding. The palate is fresh, textural and fulsome — honey butter, toast, preserved lime, mandarin pith, macadamia and nettle coat the mouth. Fine phenolic grip and waves of surging acidity elongate and refresh the finish. An outstanding museum release, reminding us of the regality of great Clare Valley Riesling.
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.
