Dry petrol and acidity. Apple, tangerine. About what I'd expect from Watervale at this pricepoint. Smoothes out nicely on day 2, takes the edge off. 86-87 points.
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I get a lot of lemon, lime, solid acidity and definite steeliness. A good solid dry riesling, but not the structure or interest of the best examples from Watervale, Eden, etc. Still, I like this style and not as severe as some Aussie dry rieslings. The very slight effervescence, I don't like much though. 88+
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Color light yellow, light body. Bouquet is fresh with a spritz of diesel over straw, orange blossom, lime, and some light pineapple. At times there is a little muskiness that takes me oceanside. On the palate, lemon and lime flavors bouncing back and forth up front, white grapefruit (but not sour) more in the middle, and tinges of naval orange and unripe apricot in the end. Spouse commented "Wow, this has some acidity!". It seems to have a slight effervescence on the tongue that ratchets up the liveliness. Reminds me of a 50 yard dasher who explodes out of the blocks, powerful yet light on the feet down the lane, and continues past the victory tape, quickly slowing but still stretching the legs in an extended finish. I enjoyed the concentration of flavors, but overall rather simple. Excellent pairing with dayboat fresh pan-seared scallops with lemon parmesan orzo. Very good value for $12 paid.
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5/26/2013 - Sijan wrote:
Very dry/ Not improving as much with age as I would have hoped - a bit flat in the flavor profile
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9/27/2012 - Sijan wrote: 88 Points
Good dry riesling with cirtus fruit, solid acidity and minerality. Had a petrol nose.
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5/3/2012 - winegr wrote: 89 Points
Quite good again, This is balanced, crisp dry riesling. Not overly complex, but nice citrus notes without excessive petrol or tartness.
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4/28/2012 - winegr wrote: 90 Points
This bottle was quite nice, solid acidity and blend of tart citrus with a bit of roundness. Another nice aussie dry riesling.
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4/8/2012 - TashNYC wrote:
Riesling cellar clean-up: Merchant never delivered the wine. (but did refund the $)
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12/25/2011 - BrunelloBob wrote: 87 Points
Dry petrol and acidity. Apple, tangerine. About what I'd expect from Watervale at this pricepoint.
Smoothes out nicely on day 2, takes the edge off. 86-87 points.
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11/12/2011 - winegr wrote: 88 Points
I get a lot of lemon, lime, solid acidity and definite steeliness. A good solid dry riesling, but not the structure or interest of the best examples from Watervale, Eden, etc. Still, I like this style and not as severe as some Aussie dry rieslings. The very slight effervescence, I don't like much though. 88+
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9/12/2011 - bechi wrote: 85 Points
Bright gold in the glass. Petrol and grapefruit; an almost effervescent acidity.
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7/12/2011 - winetennis wrote:
New pencil-eraser aroma, new wet rubber. Some kerosene too. Medium body. Good acidity and fruit.
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7/3/2011 - Vinacull wrote: 89 Points
Color light yellow, light body. Bouquet is fresh with a spritz of diesel over straw, orange blossom, lime, and some light pineapple. At times there is a little muskiness that takes me oceanside. On the palate, lemon and lime flavors bouncing back and forth up front, white grapefruit (but not sour) more in the middle, and tinges of naval orange and unripe apricot in the end. Spouse commented "Wow, this has some acidity!". It seems to have a slight effervescence on the tongue that ratchets up the liveliness. Reminds me of a 50 yard dasher who explodes out of the blocks, powerful yet light on the feet down the lane, and continues past the victory tape, quickly slowing but still stretching the legs in an extended finish. I enjoyed the concentration of flavors, but overall rather simple. Excellent pairing with dayboat fresh pan-seared scallops with lemon parmesan orzo. Very good value for $12 paid.
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