January 23, 2024 - Served blind
Kerosene, earthy, lime citrus...tangy, juicy tends to medium plus intensity acidity, it's a little more lime focussed on the palate, less kerosene, simple.
Australian Riesling...possibly WA, defo mid 00's...2004 Leeuwin?
June 28, 2022 - After 17 years, can’t really say this has evolved much.
Still light colour
Still minerally/slate nose
Maybe a little less fruit
Have been drinking through the Rieslings I bought in 2005 and there really is limited development over 17 years. See similar in a lot of Shiraz but a 2001 RWT last week proved, not all.
August 21, 2020 - Bracing acidity and turning a golden colour. Some secondaries on nose of keto etc, but plenty of lime and citrus still. Almost too austere.
February 7, 2020 - Green flecked golden colour. Nose of lime, pear and bath salts suggest this may be a touch exotic? Pear and passion fruit added to the mix on the palate, all held in line by a steely spine of acidity. Drinking beautifully. No petrol as yet and when it comes will become a very rich Riesling. If that’s your preference keep under screw cap to 2025 plus.
Day 2 and pine needle sap with bare traces of petrol. Needs food and will handle spice and heat well.
December 30, 2019 - Excellent. At or near it’s peak. Steely acidity, citrus tones but with secondary age showing. Great value for money.
April 25, 2019 - Excellent. Slight tingling from some residual sugar perhaps? Aging gracefully - chalky minerality, with citrus still there at 14 years old. Greening in colour. Good stuff
June 15, 2017 - Farewell for now: Pear, lemon, spice, slate and orange on the nose. Good lean character on the palate, the acidity is assertive but also blends well into the youthful fruit. Wouldn't hurt to give this another 10 years, but it does feel like it is starting to come back around after a couple of shy showings over the last 7 years.
June 15, 2017 - Quick Notes From a Memorable Night in Sydney (Cirrus, Barangaroo): Great cut and minerality, with a touch of effervescence. Should evolve for many years as there was just a hint of smoke and toast.
January 8, 2017 - Screwcap. Nice light golden colour. Nose of lemon, with a hint of petrol. Palate is exquisitely well-balanced: there is some wateriness, some unctiousness, a hint of sweetness, and some good, fizzling acidity. The flavour is a good blend of lemon, minerals, honey, and fuel.
December 25, 2016 - Under screwcap this is fresh as a trout. The nose is just starting to get a little toasty development. It has lemon and lime fruit and an engaging citrus blossom note. It is fine, pure and direct and has great cut.