Mitchell McNicol Riesling 2014
- 97
- $50
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I have great respect for Mitchell’s history of producing classic, high quality, Clare Valley Riesling. As such, I expected this wine to be sound, balanced, and overall very good. Instead, it absolutely floored me. From the moment this vibrant, glowing yellow lime green/gold coloured Riesling hits my glass, I’m captivated. And it only gets better from there. A shot of energetic aromatics permeates the senses – buttered toast, honey, lime, jasmine, preserved lemon, and the faintest hint of kerosene in perfect check. There’s a nutty nuance, too, adding further savoury appeal. The palate holds the same punch, with a good lick of residual sugar bringing glow, breadth, and voluptuous texture before a bright acid backbone slices through it all keeping tautness and verve. A mature Riesling of vibrancy, concentration, texture, and complexity. Outrageous value at $50!
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.
