Isolation Ridge Vineyard Riesling

Another comparative tasting - had the 2014 of this cuvée 2 days ago. This one with a little more age was showing a little kerosene unlike the 2014 which showed more talc on the nose. Lovely mature dry Riesling flavours of dusty nectarine, quince and mineral. More fulsome in the mouth and less acid than the 2014. A wonderful mature Riesling from the Frankland River District in Western Australia.

Traces of Kerosene/Paraffin on the nose. Very pure flavours of lime:citrus with pronounced acidity. Quite austere on the palate lacking in mid palate fruit. A little disappointing to be honest for the reputation of the producer and the vineyard. Perhaps picked a little early? Growing season too cool? It will age more with all that acid giving more Kerosene Notes but no fruit to accompany it.

Pale to mid Lemon. Aromas of Citrus Blossom and Sherbet. Drier than some of the other Frankland River Rieslings I have had which were more Germanic in style. At 5 years still in its youth with another 7+ years ahead.

Pale Lemon in colour. Aromas of Talc and Musk along with the Citrus blossom. The shrill acidity of 6 years ago now much subdued. A classic aged Great Southern Riesling - 11.5% ABV. Several more years left in it up to its 10th Birthday. No Kerosene.

First bottle of 6 bought a while ago. Pale lemon. Notes of Lime juice and talc. Lime and citrus on the palate with mouth puckering acidity. This could be 1 year old it is so primary but actually 5. A little bitter on the finish. From the Isolation Ridge Vineyard- their best cuvée with a long future stretching in front of it. Next in 2 to 3 years.

Nose of apple, citrus, zest, flint or wet mushroom. Taste of bright acidity, copious grapefruit, lime zest, and a bit buttery and beacons. Aftertaste of flavored carbonates, peaty zest, but doesn't last long. Interesting and new.

Yeah! Excellent young tight thrilling Riesling. Perfect now or forever.

Matt had this 9 years ago

Matté had this 10 years ago