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Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2011
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"Tasted in a small bracket of six 2011 Eden Valley Rieslings. Like with like, yet interesting to see distinct differences in style and character.
Youthful peachy, tutti frutti aromatics along with green apple, lime and Kaffir lime leaf. A big burst of spicy zesty Riesling with keen slatey acidity – it’s not the most precise and fine of Rieslings, and while you’d not go so far as to call it ‘coarse’, you might say it’s a little rugged in its generous delivery of flavour. Sure to settle and improve – an excellent release. Rated : 93+ Points" - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
The Pewsey Vale Vineyard was first planted to Riesling by Joseph Gilbert in 1847. The site was later purchased by well known grazier Geoff Angas-Parsons who, in 1961, invited his friend Wyndham Hill Smith to jointly develop the historic vineyard site and plant Riesling after they had researched the old records and studied the climate, soil types and suitable clones. They believed the site could produce “delicate Rieslings in the Germanic style”.
Amongst gentle undulating hills, nestled close to Pewsey Vale Peak which sits to the west of the town of Eden Valley, Pewsey Vale is nearly 500 metres above sea level. The quality of this vineyard is a reflection of this altitude and the low fertility of the grey sandy loam soils that prolong ripening into the cool autumn season. This long ripening period develops unique, consistent flavour profiles which we now describe as “classic Pewsey Vale.”
The 2011 Pewsey Vale Vineyard Riesling is a classic example of dry Eden Valley Riesling. A pale straw with green hues, the wine shows intense fruit aromas of talcum, crushed stone and lemon lime fruit, with a hint of overlaying dried
herb. The palate shows great length and depth with lime, a hint of white flowers and fresh rosemary. The wine finishes with a fresh natural acidity that balances the flavour intensity and a minerality that will reward medium to long-term cellaring.
The 2011 vintage will long be remembered for its cool temperatures throughout the ripening and growing months. This has resulted in delicate and flavourful white wines from the Eden Valley with a generous and balanced natural acidity. Riesling from Pewsey Vale Vineyard loved the season and the resulting wines are classic examples.
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WBW Rating: 94/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Eden Valley SA |
Winemaker: Louisa Rose
Drink now until: 2019
Alc/Vol: 12.5 %
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