Harewood Estate Porongurup Riesling

94 pts - Kim Brebach (BWU20)

Again, we see these strong floral, lime and pear aromatics in a rich, generous Riesling. The fruit sweetness is intense on the mid palate, where we find juicy tropical notes. Ready to enjoy now.

Featured in Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines

This keenly-priced Riesling is ever so slightly off-dry, and, like Gundog Wild Semillon, this sleight of hand adds an extra dimension of juiciness and textural allure that is beautifully offset by the icicle-sharp acidity. With lemony, minty liquid silk flowing across the palate and hints of elderflower and fresh herbs keeping up the action, this is a charming and engaging wine you can drink at speed on a hot day or go slo-mo and relax under its spell.

Tasting notes

Colour: A brilliant fresh green straw colour on release.

Nose: Aromas complex, perfumed notes of citrus and fresh nectarines balanced by toasty French oak and a savoury cashew character from barrel fermentation.

Palate: The palate is full-bodied and complex. Stone fruits and honeydew melon flavours lead to a creamier rounded mid-palate of peach, vanilla, and roasted nuts, with a lingering crisp finish of grapefruit and spicy French oak.

Details

Country: Australia

Region: Great Southern

Grape: Riesling

Bottle size: 75cl

Classification: Vegan

Bottle closure: Screwcap

Alcohol: 12.5% VOL