Ridgemill Estate Hungry Horse CDW 2021

 

I do laugh every time I see Hungry Horse on a Ridgemill Estate label. Winemaker Peter McGlashan first released this wine as a red blend back in 2012 and shared a funny story about the name. There is now a classic dry white to match its sibling. The Hungry Horse is a story about a bludging relief teacher and a problem-solving task set to kill time. Hands up who had one of those dodgy relief teachers.

A blend of Semillon, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, this has fresh seafood and sundowner cheeseboards in its future.

Given the varieties in the melting pot here, there is plenty to peruse. Honeyed tones, limes, key lime pie and mandarin peel, it's fat and rounded through the mouth. Impressive width a feature, it's soft and rolls about with ease. A little ginger-like spice to finish, just find some friends with empty glasses.

Drink to three years.

88/100

Region: Granite Belt

RRP: $30
Source: Sample

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