Riversdale Estate Pictor Winter Riesling 2021

Another distant constellation found in the southern skies, which was, with some tweaks, named after a painter’s easel, and discovered back in the 18th century. This is an attractive style, one which we used to see more regularly – it would not be a bad thing to see a widespread revival. This has a slight gold/bronze hue and is more subtle than many of this style showing bright acidity and very good length. The finish lingers rather delightfully with notes of orange rind, honeysuckle, florals and beeswax. It is a gentle sweetness, not cloying at all. This is an attractive example of this style, definitely worth chasing, that will drink well for at least the next four to eight years.