2017 Castle Rock Estate Riesling
$53.00
97 Points “Glinting quartz-green; an intriguing mix of flowers/blossom, talc and spice on the bouquet is followed by a finely wrought palate of the highest quality, citrus fruit and tingling acidity sopranos singing to each other in unison. Balance is the key now and in the future. James Halliday
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Tasting Notes
Colour: A light and pale colour with green hues.
Bouquet: Intense lime juice backed by a delicate fragrance of orange blossom and lavender giving a bouquet that is zesty and fresh, yet also of great depth.
Palate: The feature of the palate is the tightly wound structure that is enveloped by beautiful rich lime juice fruit characters. This fruit richness provides the generosity and succulence that is so appealing as a young wine. The core of natural acidity creates that great structure, finesse and length for the wine. The balance between the fruit generosity and tight acid structure is the hallmark of Castle Rock Rieslings. Lively, crisp and with an attractive delicacy now, this wine will blossom with age for at least fifteen years.
FOOD ACCOMPANIMENT
Ideal aperitif wine, will also accompany fish, delicate crustacean and mild Asian dishes.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
Excellent ageing potential. It will continue to improve through its first year and then plateau, should drink well for at least 20 years.
97 Points “Glinting quartz-green; an intriguing mix of flowers/blossom, talc and spice on the bouquet is followed by a finely wrought palate of the highest quality, citrus fruit and tingling acidity sopranos singing to each other in unison. Balance is the key now and ifn the future. James Halliday
Harvest Date: 3 April 2017
Bottling Date: 15 June 2017
Alc: 11.8%
pH: 2.95
T.A.: 9.1 g/L
Residual sugar: 1.8 g/L
Minimal sulphites used
2021 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling
97 Points, Halliday Wine Companion
Here’s a few other vintage tasting notes for those that have some of our wines in their cellars. These notes were written upon release of each of these wines.
2021 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling
97 Points, James Halliday, The Australian
2020 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling
96 Points, Wine Companion
2019 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling
96 Points, Wine Companion
2018 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling
96 Points, Wine Companion
2017 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling
97 Points, Wine Companion
2016 Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling (UPDATED Apr 2020, Museum Release)
95 Points, The Real Review
