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Region: Clare Valley
Grapes: Riesling
First Glance: Racy, Mouth-filling, Mineral Driven, Citrussy
Acclaim: 97pts
The Wine:
Highly perfumed, lifted floral notes of citrus blossom with a lime juice focus. Some talcy elements hinting at minerality. Refined yet powerful in the mouth. A medley of lime flavours; juice, zest and leaf. Focussed yet approachable acid line reminiscent of crunchy granny smith apples. A very long finish showing the hallmark balance of fruit, acid and talcy textures that are markers of a truly great vintage.
This is a supreme vintage, and whilst drinking beautifully upon release, it will reward cellaring of 15+ years. As a young wine it is a perfect accompaniment to freshly shucked oysters or kingfish sashimi, with age it will pair with a broader range of dishes.
The Review:
Ken Gargett, WinePilot.com - 97pts
"While the Traditionale is regularly one of the very best in its price bracket (and often well above it), The Merle never fails to sit among the very best releases of Clare Riesling, year after year, no matter what price bracket you quote. For me, this is one of our iconic Rieslings. The colour for this latest release is a near transparent lemon. The wine is elegant and refined, fresh and focused and offers drive, impeccable balance and endless length. A line of sea breeze acidity runs the length, the intensity never drops for a moment, and that freshness is still evident throughout. Fabulous stuff, this latest release is a worthy addition to the lineage. Enjoy over the next twenty years."
