Koerner Gullyview Vineyard Riesling 2022, Clare Valley, AUD $50
The grapes were grown on limestone-based soil and 70% of the wine was raised in amphora. The back-label tells us that 70ppm of SO2 was added, which will keep the wine fresh and protect it from oxidation.
With a very light colour, this fresh and youthful riesling has a nutty/cashew bouquet that seems to suggest barrel involvement, but in fact it’s been raised in amphora. There are lemony fruit and chalky/steely/mineral notes. Honey touches are starting to emerge. The wine is rich and generous as well as refined on the tongue, dry and refreshing while the acidity is seamless. A very smart riesling in a slightly left-field style. (Diam)
Score: 95 ★★★★★ – view original tasting note
Alcohol: 12.3%
Ageing: now to 2035
Food: pan-roasted barramundi à la meunière
Stockists: Koerner Wines; The Ed Cellars, Mitcham and online – SA; Wineism online (AU)
Ranked: #13 of 73 2022 Riesling from Clare Valley
Awarded: Top Rank
This Article was originally published on The Real Review
