Freycinet Vineyards Riesling 2012

The wines of Tasmania more resemble the high quality and raciness of New Zealand when you compare them to the rest of Australia. Don't get me wrong there is a lot of average wines coming from the area but the wineries are moving in the right direction. This area is cool climate winemaking at the extreme end of the spectrum.

Freycinet Vineyards Riesling 2012

European feel with an Australian attitude! The wine has a lovely perfumed of passionfruit, melon, crushed spring blossom and a hint of pear before a load of spice and baked apples kicks in. This is really a flavour highway that needs just a lick more acidity to hold everything together. While I think this will go 10 years and develop a bit more texture, the wine already possess a huge glyserol component. The palate feels like running silk along your tongue which is rather enchanting.

Alcohol: 13%
Price: $30
Rated: 87
Drink: Now - 2022