Riposte The Scimitar Riesling 2025

From a single vineyard in the Clare Valley, which runs to the east of the town of Watervale. This is, inevitably, very young, but it really does have such promise. Free run juice was fermented in stainless steel. The colour is a steely pale lemon hue. A most pungent nose, but it is obvious that this is still ever-so-young. The nose is redolent of lemons – a character not unlike a brand new and just opened bottle of lemon detergent, in the most positive way. There are also notes of freshly sliced limes, just waiting to be dropped into that G&T. Notes of florals and a hint of grapefruit as well. The palate is currently dominated by quite piercing acidity, which will no doubt moderate in time. It is almost like imagining just squeezed lemon juice dripped into an open wound. A mouthwatering style with freshness and length – and impressive length it is. A delicious Riesling with enormous potential. It will handle ten to twelve years with ease.