O’Leary Walker Doctor’s Cut Riesling 2022
From a Clare vineyard in the Polish Hill River sub-region, owned by a couple of Adelaide heart surgeons, the guys only make this wine in
From a Clare vineyard in the Polish Hill River sub-region, owned by a couple of Adelaide heart surgeons, the guys only make this wine in
I’ve always liked this bracing Riesling which is sourced from a high-altitude Eden Valley vineyard from old soils that display a distinct ferrous ironstone minerality.
No surprises to see Doctor’s Cut – a Riesling only made, according to the maker, in “exceptional” years – coming from the superlative 2022 vintage
A cracking Eden Valley Riesling from another magnificent vintage. Sourced from a low-yielding vineyard at 380m, before whole bunch pressing and then free-run juice only.
Expectations rise with the name alone. Gun metal is an evocative wine term often used to describe the steely minerality of Rieslings grown in stony,
The easy bit is to talk about the complexity, precision, the inherent power and confidence that resides in the 2022 Isolation Ridge Riesling. The hard
The ‘Legends’ range from Orlando includes some special wines, wines which have established their credentials over many vintages. None more so than one of Australia’s
An exquisitely fine and delicate expression of Riesling from one the finest makers of this variety in Australia. Lemon sorbet on the nose with a
From a fine vintage, this Riesling saw an 8% component matured in barrel – rare for Aussie Riesling – with the intention of enhancing the
There’s something so enticingly different about Frankland River Riesling when compared to the better known South Australian examples. This wine is a perfect example –
Lime blossom, honeysuckle and jasmine are met with Calippo sorbet like aromas. Fresh fennel bulb, lemongrass and a distinct white pepper powder as well. The
The Eden Valley is truthfully represented in the powerful aromas of nectarine, pomelo and lime skin with orchard apples, green plum and struck stone complexity.
A lovely deep dive into lime, everything lime! Lime zest, lime cordial, lime sherbet aromas with an enticing addition of citrus blossom and the prettiest
This is really exciting stuff. From Orange, where the vineyards are almost 1,000 metres above sea level, this is a superb example of a cooler
If you have never considered the Grampians as a producer of fine Riesling, may I present Exhibit A. Best’s Foudre Ferment was born in the
Fermented wild in a mix of stainless steel and old oak. 53 grams per litre of residual sugar and around 10% influence from botrytised fruit
A crisp and very pure, high tension Riesling from this excellent area. Doesn’t have the textural feel of the Ironrock which is a deliberate point
This cool region near Albany in the Great Southern is ideally suited to Riesling, having made some beauties over the years. Interesting thing here; it’s
Always a pleasure to taste the newest vintage of Robert Stein’s half dry Riesling, a real compliment to their portfolio with fruit sourced from the
Another cracking year for Riesling from Robert Stein, this 2022 vintage has classic notes of grated lime zest, custard apple and Frangipani blooms. Acidity drives
Strikes immediately with an intensity of lemon pith and minerally bath salts on the nose. Then the palate delivers with a similar intensity with those
The spicy lemon pith of this region emerges immediately with a striking aroma of tremendous intensity. Lemon blossom and zest merge with delightful floral notes.
The Great Southern region of Western Australia continues to throw up superb Rieslings. This example is of a pale yellow hue with an intense nose
Riesling has long been a strong suit from this region in Victoria. And this one is a beauty. Aromas of bath salts and spicy lemon
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