Ninth Island Riesling 2007 Saturday, Apr 26 2008
Tasting Notes and Australia and Tasmania and Variety and White and riesling
I thought I’d give the old Panzer Juice a bit of rest for a while and taste a few more dry Australian Rieslings, although the Tasmanians are a bit closer to the German style than those from the mainland I suppose.
It’s fresh and floral with green apple, lime and at this youthful stage a bit of chest tightening free sulphur. On the palate clean and refreshing with citrus and green apple fruit and a pretty flowery mouth perfume. It has a dry flinty texture with acidity and fruit power striking a fine balance - not too heavy, not too light. Excellent tangy green apple finish too. I like it centurion. I like it.
Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Apr08
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $20
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2011
Source : Winery Sample
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April 26th, 2008 at 4:06 pm| Quote |
GW
The Alc at 13% is getting up there, was there any associated heat?
I love the Tassie GI for its range and diversity, how do you rate 2007 to previous vintages?
April 26th, 2008 at 4:23 pm| Quote |
No heat. Plenty of Clare and Eden are at that level now. Not had 9th Riesling before.
GW