Monday 27 February 2012

Winespot: Polish Hill Riesling





Wine:
Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2011
Origin:
Clare Valley, Australia
Grape(s):
From:
100% Riesling
Vino Wines - £23
Nose:
Quite restrained but showing an enticing floral, citrusy bouquet.
Limes, lime blossom and wet stones all apparent, but not exactly leaping out of the glass.

Palate:
Intense, dramatic and tighter than a ducks butt.
There’s outstanding purity of fresh limes and exotic flowers, mouthwatering acidity and an underlying streak of stony minerallity (think pebbles from a riverbed).
Great finish.

Verdict:
A great example of an age-worthy Riesling.
While drinking well now, the 2011 Polish Hill is like a tightly wound spring, waiting to burst open its full potential - if you have the willpower to keep some for a decade or two you’re in for a real treat.
Outstanding.



About Winespot:

Winespot will be a new, regular feature of my blog where I will share with you a wine I have spotted on my travels  and deemed worthy of sharing. No chat, no jargon, just a quick review of an interesting wine.


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