2017 Pooley Margaret Pooley Tribute Riesling, Coal River Valley

From the estate Cooinda Vale Vineyard in the Coal River Valley, the vines planted '83 and '98, one parcel whole-bunch pressed, the other chilled, crushed and destemmed, 18 hours skin contact, 4 months on lees. As good an example of the reasons why I have always rated Tasmanian riesling above Tasmanian chardonnay. They age slowly and gracefully, never losing their shape or balance - particularly when they are of the quality of this polished wine with its floral bouquet building presence, its palate with the grip achieved from the time on skins.

96 points James Halliday Wine Companion