2022 Pooley Butchers Hill Riesling, Coal River Valley

Riesling from the Butchers Hill vineyard at Richmond in the Coal River Valley. Whole-bunch pressed and fermented in tank with a further five months on fine lees in old French oak. Pristine fruit and unwavering precision = a beautiful wine. Green apple and lime fruits, wildflowers, crushed stone and grapefruit pith with liminal glimpses of lemon curd. It sports a wicked tubular palate shape of pure citrus fruits and rides on mineral-laden rails of acidity, all focus, velocity and detail. Tremendous length of flavour and sustain here.

96 points Special Value ✪ Dave Brookes winecompanion.com.au Aug 2023

A ripe nose of preserved lemon, crushed rocks and honey make way for a round and intense core. This has a lovely presence and its shape is more round than linear. A touch of warmth on the finish doesn't overbalance but rather adds to its presence. 13 FEB 2023 Drink 2023–2033

92 points Gabrielle Poy therealreview.com