Fairly full yellow colour, but not at all golden still. The nose shows intense lime cordial notes along with a degree of toasty development which is to be expected after 13 years. Maybe just a whiff of petrol as well. On the palate this is still quite fresh, with citrus flavours and acidity that remains clear and present. The back label promises this can age “up to 7 years”, but under screw cap and aged in a good cellar that is clearly conservative and while I doubt this will improve there is clearly no rush to drink up.
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Despite my optimism for this wine in 2017, I found this bottle to be rather hard in a Clare riesling line-up. Rather old fashioned taste profile and austere--not with sufficient fruit to confidently age further.
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Recent tasters have the taste sot on, I would only comment that it opened and developed considerably in space of 90 mins of opened bottle. So at present i'd advise chill well but decant or drink slowly
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Light gold. Masses of lime citrus, some light white flowers and some chalkiness. Great acidity. Fairly long. Very drinkable. But hasn't gained much added complexity over the years.
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Since last review 8/11 this seems to have matured slowly but satisfyingly. A little petrol on the nose but an overall impression of softness--even a little sweetness. Very approachable now.
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Lots of lime. Hint of petrol. White spring flowers. Fairly rich so the fine acidity retreats a bit. Some stony minerality too. Good length. Very good but didn't strike me as 5-star as reported.
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Quite tight even after a splash decant and 2 hrs but this is already a really good wine and should improve. Someone said orange blossom and that's right on the nose, it has great clean flavours of lime with a bit of orange and even blackcurrant, lovely in the mouth, nice acidity and a lingering finish. I preferred this at cellar temp rather than fridge temp
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I was keen to buy and try this after it scored 5 stars in Decanter (Sept 2011) tasting. This is a typically pure Clare rendition of Riesling with lime and some toastiness. It excels on the palate with moderate intensity and good length while maintaining both dryness and bright (but not over-bearing) acidity.
Much as I have a fondness for Clare riesling--and perhaps especially for Skillogalee which was the first Clare vineyard I visited over 20 years ago--I'm left unconvinced that they eclipse the best of Alsace even if the price is (usually) more modest. I have as my reference point the Z-H 05 Rangen de Thann which is on a different scale of size and complexity. But for the price the Skillogalee is delightful and is likely to evolve slowly but pleasantly over the next decade.
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First bottle of the 2010 Rieslings. Very clear, pale green/yellow. On the nose there is citric acid, lime juice and a floral note. The palate is wonderfully crisp, fresh and linear, with a purity of fruit and great poise. One to lay away.
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8/15/2023 - sjw_11 wrote: 92 Points
Fairly full yellow colour, but not at all golden still. The nose shows intense lime cordial notes along with a degree of toasty development which is to be expected after 13 years. Maybe just a whiff of petrol as well. On the palate this is still quite fresh, with citrus flavours and acidity that remains clear and present. The back label promises this can age “up to 7 years”, but under screw cap and aged in a good cellar that is clearly conservative and while I doubt this will improve there is clearly no rush to drink up.
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12/14/2020 - rwpalmer wrote: 88 Points
Despite my optimism for this wine in 2017, I found this bottle to be rather hard in a Clare riesling line-up. Rather old fashioned taste profile and austere--not with sufficient fruit to confidently age further.
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1/25/2019 - Kerino wrote: 89 Points
Sweet rich limes. A bit unctuous and very pleasant.
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7/4/2017 - JayP Likes this wine: 89 Points
Recent tasters have the taste sot on, I would only comment that it opened and developed considerably in space of 90 mins of opened bottle. So at present i'd advise chill well but decant or drink slowly
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5/22/2017 - cannym Likes this wine: 88 Points
As two days ago. Good drink but quite straightforward.
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5/21/2017 - cannym Likes this wine: 89 Points
Light gold. Masses of lime citrus, some light white flowers and some chalkiness. Great acidity. Fairly long. Very drinkable. But hasn't gained much added complexity over the years.
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3/18/2017 - rwpalmer wrote: 88 Points
Since my last note this has developed an engaging creaminess. No rough edges but still with time to in hand.
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1/3/2015 - rwpalmer wrote: 90 Points
Since last review 8/11 this seems to have matured slowly but satisfyingly. A little petrol on the nose but an overall impression of softness--even a little sweetness. Very approachable now.
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3/9/2013 - cannym Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lots of lime. Hint of petrol. White spring flowers. Fairly rich so the fine acidity retreats a bit. Some stony minerality too. Good length. Very good but didn't strike me as 5-star as reported.
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8/13/2011 - kingkanu wrote: 90 Points
Quite tight even after a splash decant and 2 hrs but this is already a really good wine and should improve. Someone said orange blossom and that's right on the nose, it has great clean flavours of lime with a bit of orange and even blackcurrant, lovely in the mouth, nice acidity and a lingering finish. I preferred this at cellar temp rather than fridge temp
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8/3/2011 - rwpalmer wrote: 91 Points
I was keen to buy and try this after it scored 5 stars in Decanter (Sept 2011) tasting. This is a typically pure Clare rendition of Riesling with lime and some toastiness. It excels on the palate with moderate intensity and good length while maintaining both dryness and bright (but not over-bearing) acidity.
Much as I have a fondness for Clare riesling--and perhaps especially for Skillogalee which was the first Clare vineyard I visited over 20 years ago--I'm left unconvinced that they eclipse the best of Alsace even if the price is (usually) more modest. I have as my reference point the Z-H 05 Rangen de Thann which is on a different scale of size and complexity. But for the price the Skillogalee is delightful and is likely to evolve slowly but pleasantly over the next decade.
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12/18/2010 - Gritty wrote: 90 Points
Another super Riesling from the Clare 2010 vintage. Intense citrus aroma, a very dry finish, lovely mouthfeel.
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9/26/2010 - sjw_11 wrote: 93 Points
First bottle of the 2010 Rieslings. Very clear, pale green/yellow. On the nose there is citric acid, lime juice and a floral note. The palate is wonderfully crisp, fresh and linear, with a purity of fruit and great poise. One to lay away.
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