Pauletts Polish Hill River Aged Release Riesling 2018
G 96
Deep golden hues let you know you are entering aged Riesling territory. That alluring fragrance rising from the glass confirms something special with its candied lemon rind, lime marmalade and toasty notes. Flavours build in layers of complexity, of honey-drenched fruit, buttered toast, spice and hints of pastille confection, all humming to a persistent acid beat that remains very much in place after eight years’ maturation. That beat will keep going. Looking delectable, offering top drinking right now and into the future. Drink now–2030 Rieslingfreak No. 14 Riesling 2025 G 96 Hails from the Watervale sub-region and a single vineyard managed by the Sandow family. Speaks clearly, eloquently, of a sense of place: of spring white flowers, citrus blossom, lime cordial and citrus zest, bright and aromatic. The filigree fine acidity brings a beautiful delicacy to the wine, lifting the citrus and aromatics and taking them long. It all but melts in the mouth. A real beauty. Drink now–2035 Skillogalee Small Batch Riesling 2025 G 96 A gem of a Riesling, purity amplified. Super restrained and refined aromas in dried lime peel, mandarin, lemon curd, apple and kaffir lime. A lovely restraint resides here with a deeply embedded lime and citrus intensity finely etched in rapier-like acidity and featuring a slatey-mineral undercurrent. Impeccably balanced, and what
length! Drink now–2037 Tim Adams Skilly Ridge Riesling 2022
G 96
Riesling lovers will be in seventh heaven. Skilly Ridge is an exceptional site, in turn producing some truly exceptional Riesling. Seamless in every respect. Fragrant in white florals, lantana, grapefruit pith, lime, fresh peeled apples, lemongrass. Smooth, dry, concentrated and balanced. Fruit and acidity work in harmony, and the palate brings a purity of citrus lime and apple flavour edged in lemongrass and ginger notes. Goes long, stays bright. Superb. Drink now–2038
Grosset Alea Riesling 2025
G 95
Displays the beauty and finesse of off-dry Riesling and boasts even more immediate drinkability in 2025 than usual, thanks to a warm, sunny and dry lead into vintage. Honeysuckle, spring blossom with lemon sorbet, lime, fresh cut apple and notes of saline. The aromatic florals are enticing and long-lived and flow seamlessly with citrus, apple, hints of white peach on super-clean acidity across the palate. Juicy, bright with a citrus tang. A seamless off-dry statement. Drink now–2030
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