2022 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling, Great Southern

A brittle and compact riesling of great velocity and energy. It's scented like talc, lime juice, blackcurrants, slate, smoke and warm steel. Dive in. The palate is super frisky, tightly wound and driven by pink grapefruit-like acidity. Mouth-watering with just-ripe green apple crunch and crispness. Very pent up, this is one for the acid hounds and enthusiasts of the most racy of racy riesling styles.

94 points Mike Bennie winecompanion.com.au

Crushed lime leaf backed by a delicate fragrance of orange blossom and subtle oyster shell giving a bouquet that is zesty and fresh, yet also of great depth.

The palate is the tight and driven; with great balance, length and poise, true to the Castle Rock Estate style. There is a beautiful complexity and depth to the palate, created by the layering of acids: Lime juice, Granny Smith Apple, Soda Water. This core of natural acidity creates that great structure, finesse and length for the wine. There is a soft citrus pithy edge helping frame the back palate, accentuating a salty oyster shell finish. Lively, crisp and with an attractive delicacy now, this wine will blossom with age for at least twenty years.