Slow Wine Co Riesling 2021
- 94
- $30
- Drink by: 2023-2038
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A fine Riesling from the cooler climes of the Orange region in NSW, from the Bantry Grove Vineyard at an elevation of 960 metres. Whole bunch pressed and then fermented in an equal mix of stainless steel and French oak. An appealing pale lemon hue with lovely aromatics wafting through orange rind, citrus, florals and frangipani notes. Gentle structure with fine balance and bright though slightly green apple acidity. Excellent length and there is a hint of a steely backing. The long finish is matched by the intensity. This is a ten to fifteen year proposition with immaculate balance a highlight.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
