Final impressions first – it amazes me how wine of this quality – regardless of race, colour, national origin, ancestry – can be had for under twenty dollars. In trying this, I was reminded of Campbell Mattinson’s excellent book, “Why The French Hate Us" (The Real Story of Australian Wine). I mean sure, there are nations producing lower priced wines than Australia but I reckon we have them covered for absolute quality at lower price points. After a year in the bottle, this wine shows brilliant clarity, the tinges of green through its pale straw colour, beginning to broaden. On the nose, it is unmistakably Clare with lime and lemon notes and the most gorgeous hint of toast suggesting some lovely development – who said Screwcap stuns development in the formative years? Anyhow, I digress. The palate shows mouth puckering acidity intermingling with complex yet subtle fruit characters. The steeliness continues on and on and on. It reminds me how beautifully different Riesling can be even one year on. Now - 2016; Quality: Excellent BW; WineStar© May 2009

A long, shapely and assertive riesling that unfolds layers of flavour and texture. Its heady, floral perfume of lemon, lime and baked apples has just a slightly candied aspect and complex undertones of minerals. Long and sumptuously fruited, its taut and finely sculpted palate overlies a layer of fine powdery phenolics, finishing with freshness and focus.(18.6/95, YTD 2015-2019+) Jeremy Oliver

Full-flavoured and very juicy lemon and lime fruit, braced by a distinct minerally core. Screwcap. 12.5% alc. Rating 93 Drink 2017 $23 Date Tasted Mar 08 James Halliday Wine Companion

Gold Medal - 2008 Royal Perth Wine Show

Blue/Gold Award Winner - Sydney International Wine Competition 2009