2008 Leasingham Riesling Bin 8 K.S.

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 86.6 points

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  11/13/2016 - ProfByron wrote: 86 Points

  The touch of sweetness is nice, but it floats on top of... not much. Acid is a bit harsh on finish.
  
  Drink up, won't improve.
  
  10%ABV, sealed with screwcap

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  1/14/2015 - ProfByron Does not like this wine: 83 Points

  I've always worried that this wine was over-rated. This bottle tonight confirmed it, unless it is going to magically transform with more age - well we shall see.
  
  For now it lacks concentration, lacks Riesling flavour, the unnatural acid sits against a bit of sweetness which might be exotic for those used to bone dry Australian Rieslings but that doesn't make it great.
  
  I very much doubt it will age with distinction. Drink now.
  
  Sealed with screw cap. 10% ABV.
  
  PS just looked up the Halliday review where he gave it 95 points (in its youth!) and said it would age for 20+ years. Hmm, well, personal taste I guess. Or another case of Halliday using a very generous point scale for the local market.

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  3/26/2012 - TheBosWineGuy wrote: 88 Points

  Second time I've had this with food, thai/vietnamese this time and as expected it absolutely rocked. The chilli and soy/sesame of the dish just crackled away and sang under the sweetness and acidity of the wine. Much better with food than on its own.

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  10/1/2008 - Art_Vandelay wrote: 87 Points

  A 'medium sweet' style Riesling given the rather cheeky 'K.S.' name - inscribed with Germanic lettering. Pale lemon yellow in the glass. On the nose - freshly cut limes, meadow flowers and peach blossom. Medium dry on the palate but with crisp, lively acidity providing ample foil. Light-bodied (with only 10% alcohol) but with good fruit concentration. The finish becomes dry with chalky, mineral tones and a touch of spice emerging. This is a very good, refreshing wine that provides a different take on Riesling from Clare Valley. Drinking now but should develop nicely over the next 5 years.

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