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    Cave Springs Riesling CSV 2019

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Colour Light straw. Nose Layered and complex; aromas of candied lemon, meringue, mineral water, crème fraîche and pie crust up front; hints of ginger, lime, and white peach in behind. Palate Dry and medium bodied; the attack is crisp and salty with yellow plum fruit; the middle is ...

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    Cave Springs Riesling Dry 2021

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Colour Pale straw. Nose Aromas of lemon drop, cut grass with ruby grapefruit with undertones of tangerine, anise and fresh pastry. Palate Dry and medium in body; well extracted up front with a note of Key lime; the mid-palate shows a tense seam of saline acidity, with chalky, lemon p...

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    Cave Springs Riesling Ice Wine 2017

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Colour Medium amber. Nose Intense aromas of spiced pear and orange zest rising atop hints of comb honey and crème brûlée. Palate Sweet and medium bodied; lusciously sweet with rich sultana raisin tones up front; lavish flavours of orange marmalade and fresh fig in the middle; this...

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    Cave Springs Riesling Select Late Harvest 2017

    Written by Helen Crannage

    The nose is highly aromatic with aromas of peach, apricot and Bartlett pear over top notes of exotic citrus, spice and comb honey. The palate is full and sweet with a round, seamless feel, gently lifted by well-integrated acidity throughout. Rich flavours of sultana raisins, dried apricot ...

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    Chateau Bela – Egon Muller, Riesling

    Written by Helen Crannage

    A surprisingly refined Riesling whose limey flavours and a texture are reminiscent of classic Piesporter, yet retaining a mouth-watering mineral crispness on the finish revealing its wild edges.

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    Egon Muller QBA Riesling

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Muller's Riesling is intensely aromatic on the nose with pure lime citrus, wet stone and white peach. In the mouth it's light in texture but lusciously flavoured with pops of citrus fruit salad, zingy minerality and hints of delicate sweetness that round out the long finish.

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    Gentil Classic 2018/19

    Written by bluestone0924

    Very fresh, bright young colour, pale pistachio green, slightly yellow and quite unctuous. Frank aromatic expression, delicately perfumed, of flowers (rose, jasmine), fruit (apricot, golden delicious apple) and spice (cardamom, saffron), with a lively and spring-like freshness.

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    Hargardun Riesling 2016/17

    Written by bluestone0924

    Ripe pear aromas with exotic notes of pineapple dominate the bouquet. On the palate, the wine is intense and full-bodied with a mature, rich texture and a clear, straight acidity. (Konstantin Baum, Master of Wine). Our HARGARDUN Dry, a wine for all Riesling fans who think they have tried e...

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    Living Roots, Rizz Fizz 2021

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Producer Living Roots is a winery in both the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York and the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia, yes really. Though Living Roots was founded in 2016, their legacy began six generations back with Thomas Hardy, Seb’s great-great-great grandfather....

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    Riesling ‘Grossi Laüe’ 2012

    Written by bluestone0924

    Pale pistachio colour with prevailing green hints, a touch of pastel yellow and lime, lively and star-bright, it clings softly to the glass. The bouquet is frank, lively, clean and open, with agreeable notes of fruit (green apple, lemon balm, citronella, ginger, cardamom.)

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    Riesling ‘Nussriegel’ 2018/19

    Written by bluestone0924

    Powerful, lush and highly aromatic on the nose. On the palate, the Oliver Zeter Riesling ‘Nussriegel’ is powerful, fine spicy, elegant and characterized by a noble fine fruity structure. Gorgeous mineral notes give it depth and immediately make you want to sip again.

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    Riesling ‘Riverbank’ 2018/20

    Written by bluestone0924

    This Riesling exhibits aromas of honeysuckle, lychee and grapefruit, with a hint of nutmeg. The taste is crisp and fresh, delivering full, classic Riesling flavours of tropical fruit and citrus. The acid and the semi-sweetness are perfectly balanced for an excellent mouth feel. This intrig...

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    Riesling Estate 2016

    Written by bluestone0924

    A pleasantly dense, young pale green colour with dominant hints of green and lighter hints of the pale yellow of lime trees in spring, a pleasantly lively and agreeable sheen, full smooth medium legs

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    Riesling Reserve 2018

    Written by bluestone0924

    Fresh, perfumed aromas are complemented by notes of grapefruit, peach and apricot. The palate develops round citrus and apple flavours leading into subtle notes of nectarine and caramel. Complex and smooth with good acidity creating a dry mineral finish. Ideal with salads and Thai dishes.

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    Riesling, Pewsey Vale 2020/21

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Pale straw in colour with green hues. Intense aromas reminiscent of fine dried herbs, white flowers, lemons and limes. Shows great length and depth on the palate with grapefruit and limes, fresh rosemary, white pepper and a hint of tropical fruit. The wine finishes with a soft natural aci...

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    Riverby Estate Noble Riesling 2019

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Tasting Notes This wine has a vibrant, pale to mid gold colour. On the nose it is instantly appealing with a myriad of clearly defined aromas: notably honey-suckle, dried apricots and peaches, caramel, marzipan, marmalade and exquisite garden florals and spices. Despite its sweetness an...

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