Riposte The Scimitar Riesling 2023
A single vineyard Clare Valley Riesling. The free run juice was fermented in stainless steel and bottled early to ensure that all the fabulous fruit
A single vineyard Clare Valley Riesling. The free run juice was fermented in stainless steel and bottled early to ensure that all the fabulous fruit
This 2023 Polish Hill Riesling is embryonic and finely tuned, with expressive aromas of musk, spice and blossom. The palate is then compact and focussed,
Layers of reserved power in this 2023 Eden Valley Riesling with its stony, pear, spice and floral aromas showing good overall focus. Lovely balance and
This pretty and finely detailed Watervale Riesling delivers precise and youthful aromas of river pebbles, lime pith with touches of bath salts and spice. Feather
Sourced from not just the School House Block, but also the Magarey Vineyard in Coonawarra. People forget that Coonawarra was a regular source of Riesling
Fascinating to compare this with their 2019, both offering much, despite their differences. Same source as the 2019, for me this is as enjoyable as
Now here is something special. There is more than a touch of Old World in this distinctive wine that delivers with panache. A portion was
Consistently delivers a classy value for money Riesling from McLaren Vale. The style is based on excellent fruit, which is not fermented to complete dryness,
Lifted aromatics of white jasmine, sweet lime skin and freshly cut herbs. The palate has a beautiful feel of fruit saturation and gentle texture balanced
The 126 dozen of the team’s Canberra Riesling from this vintage might be just a drop in the proverbial ocean, but compared to the 83
An old world approach to the Castle Rock style. Here we see a play on lees and barrel maturation. 10 months in seasoned French puncheons
A flagship wine for the brand which they have been making since 1986. So it’s no surprise they have absolutely NAILED it once again. It’s
The vibrancy of a cold pressed juice bar, green apple, celery and pineapple. White star jasmine, begonia and watercress. There is lemonade citrus and a
A wine made in honour of the founders Angelo and Wendy who had the foresight to plant Riesling vines in 1983. Hand harvested, whole bunch
Wonderful example of this consistently outstanding Clare Valley Riesling. It comes from two superb Polish Hill River blocks. Similar making to the Traditionale, but it
A racy and spritely Riesling with a zingy fresh mouth feel. Made from all free run juice and was left on fermentation lees for four
Vibrant and exotic aromatics of ginger, jasmine and lychee. Waves of fresh acidity cut through the intense concentration of fruit – ripe peach, lemon sherbet
It has only been a few years but Neil Pike, one of the Clare Valley’s most experienced and skilled Riesling makers, has made some serious
From the Polish Hill River sub-region of the Clare Valley, specifically the ‘Home Block’ which was planted in 1994 in the centre of that sub-region.
A confession. I was so impressed with the Enterprise from 2023 that I did not imagine the team at Knappstein would be able to top
It is a wonderful thing when nature gives a region three cracking vintages on the trot and the Clare Valley has certainly been blessed. The
Sourced from the team’s Enterprise Vineyard, the Riesling from here has always provided an elegant style which continues here. The colour is a transparent straw.
This is a tribute to Angelo and Wendy Diletti, Rob’s parents and the founders of Castle Rock. They planted their first Riesling vines in 1983.
Put pricing aside for a moment, the team at Castle Rock have been making this Riesling since 1986 and they consider it their flagship. It
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