The chosen white wine for the Downs Club Magnum dinner This was a cellar release from Jim Barry recently purchased by the Club. Noticeable Kerosene aromas. Lime and mineral on the palate developing toasty maturity. A long life ahead coming from magnum. The Florita vineyard was famous in the 70s and 80s for the brilliant long lived Riesling made by John Vickery for the Leo Buring label. This wine given 98 points by James Halliday. Had a 750ml bottle on 15th May 2025 with similar notes. Noticeable Kerosene (TDN) on the nose. Toasty aromatics. One of the best Riesling vineyards in Australia. Drinking at its peak. From 60 year old vines.
The chosen white wine for the Downs Club Magnum dinner This was a cellar release from Jim Barry recently purchased by the Club. Noticeable Kerosene aromas. Lime and mineral on the palate developing toasty maturity. A long life ahead coming from magnum. The Florita vineyard was famous in the 70s and 80s for the brilliant long lived Riesling made by John Vickery for the Leo Buring label. This wine given 98 points by James Halliday. Had a 750ml bottle on 15th May 2025 with similar notes. Noticeable Kerosene (TDN) on the nose. Toasty aromatics. One of the best Riesling vineyards in Australia. Drinking at its peak. From 60 year old vines.
Dec 8th, 2021
Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
