Mitchell McNicol Clare Riesling 2014
- 94
- $50
- Drink by: 2024-2034
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From a single vineyard in the Sevenhill sub-region, this is a superb example of an aged Riesling and there are few more glorious gems in the world of wine than a great older Riesling. The winemaking is a little different from traditional Clare, with fermentation by wild yeasts in a 3,000 litre French oak foudre and as a result exhibits an initial hint of spritz. The colour is a deep gold, with aromas of lemon pie and crème brulée, figs and peaches, along with the usual citrus notes, especially limes. This is quite ripe in style, with a delightfully lingering finish. A lovely, approachable Riesling with good acidity as the palate sees the emergence of classic and alluring notes of lemon butter on toast. Delicious now, but it still has a future and will drink beautifully for at least the next six to ten years. Given its age and quality, this is stunning value.
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.
