Australia
Once upon a time Aussie white wine meant Aussie (wooded) Chardonnay. It was big and there was lots of it. These days there's a whole lot more variety. There's still plenty of Chardonnay, but the oak is far more judiciously handled than was once the case. There are fab Rieslings from the Clare Valley and beyond. But Aussie open-mindedness will yield up great wines from all sorts of grape varieties.
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2019 RIESLING Traditionale Pikes Polish Hill River Estate
South Australia Australia 11% White
Riesling.
I always find it easy to write tasting notes for the great, dry Rieslings from Pikes and this 2019 is a top-class example of their epic, lime pith-imbued, insanely tight and resonant wines. These are electrifying brilliant whites which drink brilliantly in their youth and age gracefully, t...(read more)
Matthew Jukes, Moneyweek
2019 RIESLING Eden Valley Tim Smith Wines
Eden Valley South Australia Australia 11% White
Riesling.
Sourced from a single vineyard in Eden Valley, nearly 100 years of age. No spectacular secret winemaking here: Whole bunch pressed to tank, cold settled, and then racked to ferment with a cultured yeast. Bottled early to preserve freshness.
Winemaker's notes
2019 RIESLING 'The Merle' Pikes Polish Hill River Estate
South Australia Australia 11% White
Riesling.
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