Riesling
Orlando Steingarten Eden Valley Riesling 2023
G 96
Sure, this may sit at a price somewhat in excess of what most wine lovers consider for their Riesling, but it more than deserves it. I’d go further. This is compelling evidence that top-notch Aussie Riesling is ridiculous value; one of the world’s great wine bargains. Don’t complain when that changes and you don’t have a cellar full of the stuff. You have been warned. The colour here is a shimmering pale lemon. Gorgeous Riesling aromatics flood from the glass. There are notes of limes, lemons, florals, river stones, hints of lavender and chalk, with a minerally support in the background. So alluring; there is energy and focus here. Fine saline acidity runs the full length, which is seriously impressive. There is immaculate balance and rapier-like direction. Drink now–2045. Penfolds Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling 2025 G 96 Pale colour. Fragrant pure lime, tonic water, grapefruit, verbena aromas and flavours, lovely chalky textures, superb mid-palate volume and fresh bell clear acidity. Finishes crisp and long with a light chalky/ al dente plume. A hint of bush garrigue. Very evocative. 10.5% alc Drink now–2038 Corryton Burge Eden Valley Riesling 2025 G 95 Pale colour. Lifted lemon camomile aromas. Classical in structure with lovely lemon curd, camomile, tonic water flavours, light chalky textures and lovely fresh linear/ mineral acidity. Al dente notes at the finish. Drink now–2036 Eden Hall Reserve Riesling 2024 G 95 The fruit for this superb Eden Valley Riesling, made by Phil Lehmann, comes from selected rows in their estate Block 10. The colour is a very pale straw. The aromas are immediately reminiscent of freshly baked lemon cheesecake with notes of limes, spices and grapefruit. Good citrusy notes all round. There is superb balance here, and a chalky backing with fine lemony acidity, which runs the full length of the wine. A juicy style with a very long and persistent finish. Such promise. This will drink beautifully for at least the next fifteen years. Love it. Drink now–2040.
Barossa 2025
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