The Vintage Journal Barossa Guide 2023

Eden Hall Wines Reserve Riesling 2022

Corryton Burge Eden Valley Riesling 2022

G 93

G 92

Pale colour. Fragrant lemon curd, quince, camomile, gewürz-like aromas. Linear, fresh wine with pure lemon, lemongrass and appealing phenolic structure. Chalky texture and mid-palate weight with sherbet acidity carrying out the finish. A wine of good complexity and length. 2025– 2033. 11.9% alc Elk Wines Riesling 2022 G 93 Pale colour. Fragrant lemon curd, custard apple, tonic water and hint of oil skin, marzipan and frangipani. Razor-sharp palate with pure lemon, green apple, tonic water flavours. Expressive and textured with good mineral length. 2026–2033. 11% alc Gatt Wines High Eden Riesling 2018 G 93 Pale green gold. Attractive honey and toasty notes on the fore and grapefruit, lemon curd aromas. Lovely fruit purity with lemon curd, grapefruit pith and waxy, honey complexity. Very tactile wine with chalky tannins and mineral length. 2024–2030. 12.5% alc Hesketh Wines Eden Valley Riesling 2022 G 93 Pale colour. Aromatic lime cordial, lemon curd, white florals, mandarin and hint of musk. Good volume and generous palate, lemon pastille, lime cordial flavours and musky undertone. A tactile wine with sherbet acidity complimented by an appealing phenolic grip. 2023–2029. 12% alc Jacob’s Creek Barossa Survivor Vines Riesling 2022 G 93 Pale colour. Beautifully fragrant wine kaffir lime, jasmine, lemongrass and hint of slaty aromas. Razor-sharp acidity pure lime, lemon, lemongrass with mid-palate volume, chalky texture and a mouth-watering finish. 2025–2032 Sons of Eden Freya Eden Valley Riesling 2022 G 93 Pale colour. Aromatic lemon curd, mandarin, camomile, tonic water notes and hint of white blossom. Superb core of fruit sweetness, lemon curd, tonic water, mandarin and crystalised ginger notes. Fine loose-knit chalky tannins, crunchy acidity kept long by an attractive, mineral finish. 2026–2034. 12.5% alc

Pale colour. Aromatic baked lemon, tonic water, red apple hint of stone fruit and orange blossom. Generous lemon curd, mandarin, red apple, tonic water and faint stone fruit flavours. Al dente texture supported by a chalky phenolic structure and integrated acidity. 2025–2035 12.5% alc St John’s Road Peace of Eden Riesling 2022 G 92 Pale colour. Classic lemon, lime aromas, hint of tonic water, verbena and orange blossom. Generous with fruit richness and lemon curd, lime juice, tonic water flavours. Sherbet acidity, pleasant bittersweet fruity finish with lasting phenolic grip. 2023–2027. 12% alc Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. TRIPELPUNKT Eden Valley Riesling 2022 G 92 Pale colour. Fragrant lime, lemon curd, grapefruit, guava, slatey and hint of tonic water aromas. Plentiful lemon curd, guava, and lime flavours with appealing fruit sweetness. Crisp finish and good mineral length. 2023–2026. 12.5% alc Eden Hall Wines Opulence Riesling 2022 G 91 Pale colour. Beautifully perfumed with orange blossom, elderflower, lemon curd and slaty notes. Attractive semi-sweet style with lemon sherbet, elderflower cordial, orange blossom and musk flavours. A pleasantly balanced wine with fresh sherbet acidity and fine powdery/ chalky texture. 2023–2026 8.7% alc Stage Door Wine Co Stage Door Riesling 2022 G 91 Pale green colour. Bright and focused lime juice, lemon curd, quince and hint of passionfruit. Well-concentrated sweet lemon, lime juice, passionfruit with mid-palate fullness and fresh integrated acidity. A refreshing style to enjoy in the medium term. 2023–2026. 12.9% alc

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