A glorious 20 year old Riesling with which to see out 2022. Any qualms about the cork were dispelled the moment it was opened. Clean az bro.
Developed deep gold colour. Preserved citrus and stone fruit on the nose - almost baked nectarines with a light honey drizzle. Softly toasty, no petrol sniffing kero characters, thank Buddha.
A beautiful sensual palate. The acids, often so shrill in young a Canberra Riesling, have melded into those citrus/nectarine flavours and the palate’s pillowy texture. Great length and finish.
Fully mature and ready to go for mine. At its best on opening, a few hours later it looked more developed, not as fresh. Almost Auslese (Oz style, mind) like on the nose, while the palate has lost a bit of spring. But that in no way overshadowed the pleasure it gave at the start - a knockout, and delight/relief that the oftentimes treacherous cork had not failed in its one duty to preserve the wine as intended. On this occasion anyway. Makes you wonder how long the 02 might have gone under screw cap…
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Clonakilla Dinner 2012 (Moon Under Water, Melbourne): Medium gold colour. Enticing complex nose still retaining fresh fruit notes combined with some toasty golden aged characters coming through. Dry with crisp acid. A very enjoyable developed Riesling that could possibly age a bit further.
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Very faint traces of aged notes (kerosene and flint) and lovely powdery lime-y fruit. Acids have mellowed considerably and it's drinking really beautifully right now; one of Australia's great unsung Rieslings.
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12/31/2022 - Dr S Likes this wine: 93 Points
A glorious 20 year old Riesling with which to see out 2022. Any qualms about the cork were dispelled the moment it was opened. Clean az bro.
Developed deep gold colour. Preserved citrus and stone fruit on the nose - almost baked nectarines with a light honey drizzle. Softly toasty, no petrol sniffing kero characters, thank Buddha.
A beautiful sensual palate. The acids, often so shrill in young a Canberra Riesling, have melded into those citrus/nectarine flavours and the palate’s pillowy texture. Great length and finish.
Fully mature and ready to go for mine. At its best on opening, a few hours later it looked more developed, not as fresh. Almost Auslese (Oz style, mind) like on the nose, while the palate has lost a bit of spring. But that in no way overshadowed the pleasure it gave at the start - a knockout, and delight/relief that the oftentimes treacherous cork had not failed in its one duty to preserve the wine as intended. On this occasion anyway. Makes you wonder how long the 02 might have gone under screw cap…
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10/9/2012 - G.M. wrote: 91 Points
Clonakilla Dinner 2012 (Moon Under Water, Melbourne): Medium gold colour. Enticing complex nose still retaining fresh fruit notes combined with some toasty golden aged characters coming through. Dry with crisp acid. A very enjoyable developed Riesling that could possibly age a bit further.
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5/4/2011 - fullpour wrote: flawed
DOA. Sadly, this vintage wasn't bottled under Stelvin.
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11/5/2010 - fullpour wrote:
Very faint traces of aged notes (kerosene and flint) and lovely powdery lime-y fruit. Acids have mellowed considerably and it's drinking really beautifully right now; one of Australia's great unsung Rieslings.
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5/3/2008 - CamWheeler wrote: 84 Points
Clonakilla Vertical Dinner: Toast, citrus and a bit of butter. Palate was awkward and prickly.
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