Mitchelton Blackwood Park Riesling 2009

Nagambie Lakes is a wine region one and a half hours drive (directly north) from Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport. Unlike many other regions where many cellar doors are within a few metres of each other, there is a short drive required here. The most popular and well known winery in the region is Tahbilk.

I've always been a fan of this Riesling, and this 2009 vintage continues to impress. Let's be honest here... it's excellent!

A golden straw appearance is followed up with toasty and honey characters on the nose, with some nicely developed lemon and lime. The palate also incorporates fantastic lemony and citrus characteristics which ensures a beautifully rounded mouthfeel. An infusion of florally elements play their part in the background too. All this and then you are landed with some great depth and length to finish.

The acid and fruit are married together very well resulting in a wonderful expression of this variety from Nagambie Lakes.

A delight indeed and even more impressive for the price - readily available for just under $20.