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. |
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