The 2023 Skywalk Riesling leads with a distinctly talc-y, mineral nose. It has all the delicacy and ephemeral nuance in the mouth as well. Despite its levity, it is long and persistent through the finish, spooling off into the distance, with white tea, jasmine, green apple skins, scratched lime zest and what feels like a million other tiny characters ... like pulverized confetti. It's such a pleasure to drink this. It's pure and crystalline. This was tasted blind as part of the "Value for Money" tasting in September 2023. RRP $26. AUD.
95 points Erin Larkin robertparker.com
This is the entry point for Castle Rock's rieslings, with a hint of sweetness and self-described soft acidity. Oh-so-easy to drink.
91 points Special Value James Halliday winecompanion.com.au
Pale straw with green hues. A lifted and attractive bouquet showing floral notes of orange blossom and lavender. There are subtle hints of musk stick and passionfruit adding to the complexity and interest of the bouquet. A full and flavoursome style Riesling with a rich and balanced palate. The front palate is filled with the floral characters and also the musk stick notes. There is a citrus element which runs the length of the palate and provides a tight mineral structure and a long crisp and clean finish.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Porongurup |
| Varietals | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
| ABV Percent | 11.8% |