Mitchell McNicol Riesling 2015

The McNicol name is a link to an old family name from a couple of centuries ago. Ann McNicol married into the Mitchell family back in 1782. Unlike most Rieslings, this does see some time in oak, but large and older oak so it does not provide any influence to the wine. A deep green/gold hue (very patriotic). The nose exhibits delightful mature toasty notes. There is already good complexity. Hints of lemon butter – always an indication of a cracking developed Clare Riesling. There are also notes of river stones, gentle lime touches, florals and lemon curd. There is still quite vibrant acidity here with good balance and length. A finely focused wine, which will continue to provide pleasure for another eight to twelve years. This was a cracking Clare vintage and the wine shows that.