2023 Skillogalee Riesling, Clare Valley
A$24.80
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1035SKRV23
An accessible and easy-pleasing kind of riesling, still with the steel rod of Classic Clare's inherent acid profile but with a more pulpy array of citrus and tropical fruit characters in cahoots. Scents of guava, just-ripe pineapple, lemon and mandarin with a faint whiff of bath salts and leafy herbs. Juicy in the palate with enough chalky pucker to tidy things up, a refreshing yet unbridled rendition of the variety, with easy drinking and summery days in its sight.
92 points Mike Bennie winecompanion.com.au
The fruit was processed in a number of individual parcels, with each contour/block of vines picked as it reached its optimum ripeness and flavour. Each parcel was then fermented separately, allowing us to vary winemaking and processing techniques to suit the individual characteristics of each, and giving us the opportunity to enhance individual highlights, before blending immediately prior to bottling.
The wine is straw like in appearance, with a green tinge. The nose has a perfumed lift of white flowers, lime blossom and musk. The palate is full-flavoured with pronounced fruit weight and texture. Flavours of Tahitian lime zest and pith prevail, with hints of citrus spice and succulent, juicy acidity emerging thereafter. Structurally, this wine has impressive length, a lively natural acid backbone and a mouth-wateringly powerful finish. Drink now with fish, seafood or white meat dishes, or cellar for up to 10 years.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Clare Valley |
| Varietals | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 92 |
| ABV Percent | 12.5% |
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