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Orlando Wines Steingarten Riesling 2022
Pale colour. Instantly shows class with beautifully perfumed kaffir lime, lemon curd, grapefruit and slatey aromas with a hint of bath salts. Linear fresh wine with pure lemon, lime and slatey flavours. Lovely fruit volume, the wine finishes with a talc-y, phenolic twist. Drink now–2036 Rieslingfreak No. 12 Flaxman Valley Riesling 2024 Pale colour. Beautifully aromatic kumquat, lemon zest, pine-lime, elderflower cordial and bath salts. Perfectly pitched acidity, both mouth- watering and linear in direction, lemon, lime, kiwi fruit and lemongrass with a slate minerality on the finish. A wine with astounding composure, length and drive. Touch of bottle age will see its full potential. Drink 2026–2040 Rieslingfreak No. 4 Eden Valley Riesling 2024 Pale colour. A stunning nose, lifted perfume of lime curd, green apple, pear, musky, honeysuckle and a hint of rose. Fresh and sapid, with lemon sherbet, lime, passionfruit and a fine, loose-knit chalky texture. Sublime balance, texture and an indelible line of acidity. A beautiful expression of Eden Valley grace. Drink now–2034 11.5% alc Sons of Eden Cirrus Riesling 2022 Pale colour, straw hue. Elegantly perfumed lime curd, wet slate, tonic water with hints of verbena and waxy oil skin. Well concentrated wine with indelible acidity of pure lemon, lime, and tonic water flavours. Superb mineral length and a delightful chalky finish. Drink now–2034 12.5% alc
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