Bob McDonald

9.4

Aromatics of lime juice and talc/musk. A classic Watervale Riesling from the Clare Valley. On the palate those same limey flavours with a textural waxiness. Made by John Vickery who is regarded as the master of Australian Riesling. See my previous notes about John here on Delectable and his work with Leo Buring back in the 1970’s. Crazy good value - I paid $18 back in 2019. — 14 days ago

Travis W

8.9

Really lovely. Full of zest and life. Held a beautiful profile in the palate for absolutely ages (even when we had finished dinner and the bottle and while watching Collingwood. And if there's anything to put a bad taste in your mouth it would be Collingwood Football Club).
I still believe, for my palate, that Watervale/Springvale Grosset Rieslings drink better young, while the Polish Hills are better with age. — 3 years ago

Michael Hildebrand

9.4

Super solid. Would have guessed Watervale blind. Fresh lime acidity, a whiff of petrol fumes and honeysuckle — 7 years ago

Scott Rowe

8.9

Actually not at the level of refinement I expected. Blind it had more of a ripe McLaren Vale character than Clare.
Full body but lacks complexity. — 10 years ago

Delectable Blue

9.3

A slightly unusual Riesling, more on the sweeter side than I’m used to, with distinct but delicate stone fruit flavours prominent on the front palate. The more typical Riesling citrus buzz is still evident, but only has a supporting role on the back of the palate, along with a fine quartz like minerality. Also missing is the usual Riesling acidity. The wine much softer than typical, but far from flabby, the balance exquisite. Bloody delicious actually. An unexpected gem. — 10 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.2

Noticeably different to the watervale, this screams ripe limes, along with florals, talc and sense of minerality. Delivers with line and length as per usual, quality. — 10 years ago

David White

9.3

2016 Cellar release Watervale Riesling lovely golden yellow with hints of kerosene on nose and palate with good acidity and citrus and melon flavours.
Lucky to have such great value wines on our doorstep. — 6 months ago

Kerstin Kothrade

9.4

At the time, 2015 was considered the vintage of the decade in the Clare Valley, delivering favourable conditions for all varieties. This wine feels buoyant, still showing a spring in its step, loaded with positive energy. — 2 years ago

Lizzy Toreev

9.7

Apricot and citrus on the nose. Slightly sweet but well balanced with acidity. Reminded me of a not quite ripe apricot, just with lots more complexity! Lovely. — 5 years ago

Vanessa Hadick

9.1

Wonderful with Thanksgiving dinner! Thanks to the winemaker Alex Mackenzie for going through the trouble of shipping it to me through US customs. — 8 years ago

Willem Boshoff

9.1

Signs of premature ageing but really good. Enjoyed over two days. — 10 years ago

Craig Mitchell

9.2

Dry and minerally but such elegance. Plenty of delicious floral notes going on amongst the citrus. Yum. — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Gewurztraminer is a varietal that does particularly well in New Zealand in my tasting experience. Gorgeous nose of lychees with floral spicy notes. Voluptuous on the front and middle palates but finishes dry. The perfect wine with Asian food. In a word - delicious. Another brilliant Gewürztraminer is made at Gisborne in the North Island by Vinoptima whose goal it is to produce the worlds best Gewürztraminer to challenge the Grand Crus of Alsace. — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

8.9

Very citrussy on nose and palate. An old school Clare Valley Riesling with chalky, taut, acidic notes even at 8 years of age. Quite austere still. Yet to flesh out on the mid palate. Not sure this will happen. My only bottle. — a year ago

Byron C Mayes

9.1

Star bright yellow gold. Inviting nose of green apple and citrus rind. Medium palate echoes the nose bolstered by firm acidity and adding layers of dried fruit, cement, and white pepper. Remarkably long finish continues the palate. Wonderful example of the citrusy Aussie style of Riesling. Excellent with any "white wine" fare, but pork or seafood dishes are particularly good. Drink now through 2036. — 3 years ago

Alec Jeffery

9.1

Outstanding expression of Riesling, plenty of limes and floral notes, rich palate but still tight, long finish. — 6 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.3

This little beauty was supposed to be held for much longer but due to a poor LUX closure we tucked in earlier than expected and it didn’t disappoint.
Silky smooth, big tropical fruits, the acid supports the 100+gms of RS. — 8 years ago

Amanda Yallop

9.0

Only word of caution would be in regard to abv, huge! — 10 years ago

Tom Wood

9.2

Notes of candied orange zest and lemon sorbet as it warms up. Great line and length. Would love to revisit laid down a cutla — 10 years ago

Paul Williams

9.2

Lime, lemon.. Good balance of fruit and acidity. Go Clare. — 11 years ago