Dandelion Vineyards

Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling

8.958 ratings
9.124 pro ratings
Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Enjoying some wonderful aged Australian Rieslings from my cellar currently. This from the Eden Valley was almost as impressive as the Eldredge from the Clare a few days ago. Pale Lemon in colour. Nose of mandarin rind, pith and flesh, dried flowers but no Kero. The palate is showing Mandarin juice, a touch of sweetness and low acid. This wine has blossomed with cellaring, becoming delicious after the austerity of its youth. The vineyard was planted in 1912. Colin Kroehn as at 2012 has tended this vineyard for 66 of his 86 years.

Enjoying some wonderful aged Australian Rieslings from my cellar currently. This from the Eden Valley was almost as impressive as the Eldredge from the Clare a few days ago. Pale Lemon in colour. Nose of mandarin rind, pith and flesh, dried flowers but no Kero. The palate is showing Mandarin juice, a touch of sweetness and low acid. This wine has blossomed with cellaring, becoming delicious after the austerity of its youth. The vineyard was planted in 1912. Colin Kroehn as at 2012 has tended this vineyard for 66 of his 86 years.

Aug 25th, 2020
Johnno Harris

Great stuff. Plenty of primary lime and citrus zing. Bottle age complexity starting to emerge.

Great stuff. Plenty of primary lime and citrus zing. Bottle age complexity starting to emerge.

Apr 28th, 2019
Travis W

Everything is here but it just doesn't have that palate concentration and finesse. Plenty of power but it over came my palate after a while. Good at 6 years and for another 10.

Everything is here but it just doesn't have that palate concentration and finesse. Plenty of power but it over came my palate after a while. Good at 6 years and for another 10.

Jun 29th, 2018
Bob McDonald

My earlier notes indicated a degree of austerity but now at 5 years of age it has blossomed. Still has that Eden Valley Lime citrus note now developing more florals. On the palate the flavours are fuller developing a touch of sweetness. Drinking at its peak but will stay on the plateau for some time yet with the acid cut at the finish.

My earlier notes indicated a degree of austerity but now at 5 years of age it has blossomed. Still has that Eden Valley Lime citrus note now developing more florals. On the palate the flavours are fuller developing a touch of sweetness. Drinking at its peak but will stay on the plateau for some time yet with the acid cut at the finish.

Nov 23rd, 2017
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.8

A correct Eden Riesling though without the concentration I would expect (only medium). Still quite youthful (2012) & still without the petrol notes I expect to find even in young Aussie Riesling.

A correct Eden Riesling though without the concentration I would expect (only medium). Still quite youthful (2012) & still without the petrol notes I expect to find even in young Aussie Riesling.

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2015
Bob McDonald

Lovely aromatics. Palate showing lime juice but also filling out now at 4 years. Some chalkiness in the finish with acid diminishing. From a vineyard planted in 1912 and tended by Colin Kroehe for 66 of his 86 years. Delicious- Eden Valley Riesling rocks!

Lovely aromatics. Palate showing lime juice but also filling out now at 4 years. Some chalkiness in the finish with acid diminishing. From a vineyard planted in 1912 and tended by Colin Kroehe for 66 of his 86 years. Delicious- Eden Valley Riesling rocks!

Sep 28th, 2016
Zane Fralick

Production Terra D'Oro Winery

9.0

Green apple and fresh apricots on the nose.nice acidity and lightly sweet. Meyer lemons, honeydew. Light tart medium dry finish. Wonderful

Green apple and fresh apricots on the nose.nice acidity and lightly sweet. Meyer lemons, honeydew. Light tart medium dry finish. Wonderful

Sep 5th, 2016
Darren Delmore

Clam pizza on deck.

Clam pizza on deck.

Feb 28th, 2016
Mark Bosko

Director of Sales, Alexana Estate Vineyard and Winery

8.7

Freshly opened can of Wilson tennis balls, pithy on the finish. Interesting wine for sure.

Freshly opened can of Wilson tennis balls, pithy on the finish. Interesting wine for sure.

Sep 4th, 2015
Scott Rowe

2015 The fact this was at room temperature did it no favours.

2015 The fact this was at room temperature did it no favours.

Jul 9th, 2015