Knappstein Insider Riesling 2024

 

Three parcels of fruit have been handled differently and then blended to create this textural Insider Riesling from Knappstein Wines.

One parcel was a cool ferment in stainless steel and stopped with some remaining residual sugar, a second parcel was fermented in French oak to drive texture and a third saw skin contact.

Swirl the glass and the sweetness is obvious. Toffee apple, green apple skin, lemon sherbet and white flowers. The sweetness halts a seamless progression before a drying texture wrestles the attention on close. A fine drizzle of honey and even some marigold, a greater balance and even handed presence is probably what is needed.

Drink to five years+

88/100

Region: Clare Valley
RRP: $32
Source: Sample

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