The Wine: Best White Wine – “uncorked” by Huon Hooke & Ralph Kyte-Powell, SMH/The Age, 20th October 2003; With 11.5% alcohol, this is a classic Clare style from a good vintage. It has estery, herbal, lemon-rind and bread dough aromas and in the mouth it’s restrained, light-bodied and delicate. It will fill out over the coming months, and we love its balance and charm right now. Food: snapper quenelies. Ageing: best now to 2010 Price: $20.50 (indicative article price) 5 Stars – “uncorked” by Huon Hooke & Ralph Kyte-Powell, SMH/The Age, 20th October 2003
 
Pale yellow colour. The nose is all about apples and lime and doesn't give away a lot at all; the palate is all about acid, zest, acid, citrus and a bit more acid. It is dry and youthful but the fruit is evident on the fringe. I suspect this could evolve into something quite special, but I like it now, just the way it is. The value borders on exceptional, and I know I must sound like a broken record when I say; we are a lucky nation drinking wine of this quality at this price. Quality: 94/100 Value: Very Good – BW WineStar © October 2003

The Magnums: One of, if not the best Riesling from the 2003 Clare vintage in these wonderful ‘Alsace’ 1.5L magnums. Those that have not seen a Riesling magnum before, these are a work of art, standing a whopping 50cm tall. They are perfect for long term cellaring and in this case house a wonderful, albeit very limited wine. All orders will be dispatched later next week – weather permitting.