I've had the opportunity to taste a handful of off-dry Rieslings of late, and this Pikes Olga Emmie is the best of them. On first inspection, my mind rushes to my childhood with Whizz Fizz lemon sherbet and Pine Lime Splice cutting loose. Yum!
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Saturday 25 November 2023
Tenafeate Creek Riesling 2023
A serving of hot chips or some battered fish (or both) is the order of the day to help this Riesling along on its way.
Friday 17 November 2023
Pikes The Merle Reserve Riesling 2023
The Clare Valley Riesling highlights just keep coming. This Pikes The Merle Reserve 2023 is brilliant! It possesses a tang that just grabs you and holds you to ransom. Come at me!
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Monday 13 November 2023
Limefinger Solace Polish Hill River Riesling 2023
Just when you think the 2023 Clare Valley Rieslings can't get any better, along comes the Limefinger Solace. Woah! This is Riesling at its absolute peak. Purity, class, all that. Just wow.
Limefinger Learnings Watervale Riesling 2023
Riesling lovers rejoice! Sound the alarm because the 2023 Clare Valley vintage is where the party is at. This Learnings Watervale from Limefinger is brilliant!
Saturday 11 November 2023
Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2023
A label not foreign to lovers of quality Riesling, this Pikes Traditionale 2023 release keeps the status quo with the quality as high as ever. Brilliant value, this is a riot of lemons and limes. No one loses with this in the glass.
Thursday 9 November 2023
Vickery Watervale Riesling 2023
Another great Clare Riesling to add to your black book, you can find this around the traps for under 20 bucks. At that price, you have quite the bargain on your hands.
Sunday 5 November 2023
Vickery Watervale Reserve Riesling 2020
Already developing some aged characteristics, a bit earlier than expected to be honest, this is a Riesling that will live long. With the name Vickery on the label, longevity comes as no surprise.
Monday 30 October 2023
Castle Rock Estate A and W Riesling 2023
The four Castle Rock Estate Riesling releases are all different beasts. If you like your Riesling with a bit more drive and intensity, this one is for you.
Castle Rock Estate Diletti Riesling 2022
An excellent Riesling from Castle Rock Estate, it sees barrel fermentation and lees contact to build veneers of interest. There's some depth too, yet it maintains its vibrant persona. Yes!
Saturday 28 October 2023
Mayfield Vineyard Backyard Riesling 2023
Winemaker Charles Simons has upped his game with the Sauvignon Blanc and this Riesling in 2023. Passionate about his work, his vision for the vineyard is exciting. This Riesling is made in the German style he tells me. It's smart gear.
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Lyons Will Estate Riesling 2023
A sheer delight! What a beauty! From the Macedon Ranges comes this super expression of Riesling. Jump on board with Lyons Will - they're not doing much wrong.
Monday 23 October 2023
Rikard Black Label Riesling 2022
Will Rikard-Bell hangs his hat on Riesling. With a knack for building texture, he has delivered a superb wine based on German and Austrian styles.
Rikard Riesling 2022
Classy Riesling. Bone dry, it's a very tasty drink calling out for some time in the pool or by the beach.
Sunday 15 October 2023
Colmar Estate Reserve Block 5 Riesling 2022
Like the Block 6, this is coiled and tightly knit. A Riesling with electricity and drive, this is simply excellent. It's one of those wines that brings the reaction, "Oh, wow!"
Colmar Estate Block 6 Riesling 2021
Still tight with restrained power, this Block 6 Riesling from Colmar Estate will open up wonderfully with age.