Crabtree Estate Riesling 2024
G 92
With a number of Watervale Rieslings made each vintage, Crabtree brings something different to each. The Estate offers a more serious face with more grip, tension and an unnervingly delectable essence of lime. Lifted florals float from the glass in honeysuckle, citrus blossom, dusty lemon and classic bath salts with citrus. It’s bright, tangy and crisp to taste with an emerging chalky textural presence. Lime, grapefruit and green apple take hold of the flavour profile with some grip to close. Mouth-watering acidity brings a refreshing crispness. Drink now–2030 Crabtree Watervale Rosé 2024 G 92 The palest of confection pinks, a stain of pink, colours this attractive Grenache Rosé. Gentle florals mix with raspberry, strawberry, hibiscus and light musky confection scents – very inviting. Tangy fruit appeal but definitely toned down, almost a whisper, against a strong, assertive structure. Has the ability to get under your skin big time. And so versatile. Drink now–2028
Hesketh Wines Watervale Riesling (Tank Sample) 2024
G 92
Tahitian lime, yuzu, honeysuckle, orange blossom—an overtly aromatic nose for this wine just taken out of its vessel. It’s incredibly chiselled and tense on the palate, waiting to unfold all its attractive aromatics, too, giving away a glimpse of flavours only at the end. Drink 2025–2032 Jim Barry Assyrtiko 2024 G 92 A vibrant, citrussy-fresh blast of spring awaits in scents of apple blossom, apple, citrus with flecks of white pepper. A non-stop ride of citrus, apple and spice awaits, seriously concentrated and flinty, supported by an undercurrent of taut acidity. A light savoury layer supplies almond, lime zest and gentle spice notes. Plenty of zing and tang through to the finish. Drink now–2030 Kilikanoon Skilly Valley Pinot Gris 2024 G 92 Lifts the Gris game with a beautifully understated style. A barely-there colour mixes with Asian pear, acacia, lime cordial scents. Could be argued that it straddles the Grigio–Gris border with its 11.5% alcohol but, frankly, it doesn’t matter because either way this brings real class to the glass. Light in texture, citrussy bright in acidity, the palate opens fine and tightly controlled, running pure and clean in lime, apple, gentle herbals and a lovely, persistent thread of spiciness. A delicacy of touch throughout stamps this as a must try, and at that price, a must buy. Drink now– 2029
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