Category Archives: Clare Valley

Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Riesling 2009

Posted on April 17, 2011 by RJ

Kilikanoon, Clare Valley, Watervale, Mort’s Block, Riesling 2009 The nose displays fresh flowers, apricots and a note of petrol. In the mouth, the concentration is intense, with lots of minerality, lots of acidity and great length – very nice. This … Continue reading →

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Grosset Polish Hill 2008

Posted on May 12, 2009 by RJ

Grosset, Clare Valley, Polish Hill, Riesling 2008 As in the past, lots of lime that goes a long time! Tasted again in January ’10, the classic petrol notes are coming out. Grosset always captures the notion of concentrated wine and … Continue reading →

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Dessert au Clare

Posted on November 2, 2007 by RJ

Mount Horrocks Clare Valley Cordon Cut Riesling 2003 The complexity and viscous mouth-feel are balanced by ample acidity. Owner and winemaker Stephanie Toole. P&B in Auburn 11% $22.39 (375ml) at Bottle Barn Mount Horrocks

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Riesling Revue

Posted on November 2, 2007 by RJ

More recently we tasted a variation on the original revue below. This flight features 3 wines. First there is the 06 Aurum then the 06 Polish Hill from Grosset and last a more mature bottle of the Pewsey Vale. Notes … Continue reading →

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New World White Flight

Posted on October 19, 2007 by RJ

This flight features 2 grapes, 3 wines and 3 countries. Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 This is in-your-face Sauvignon with bell pepper and lots of acid. All stainless with some lees contact. 13% $9.49 at Bottle Barn Oyster Bay … Continue reading →

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