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| WINEMAKERS |
David Mavor |
| GRAPE VARIETIES |
100% Riesling |
| REGION |
100% Clare Valley |
OAK MATURATION |
No Oak |
| COLOUR |
Light straw |
| BOUQUET |
Possessing a lively, youthfully lifted bouquet the 2008 Joshua Tree Riesling shows more tropical fruits (think pineapple and guava) and blossom than previous vintages. An underlying lime zest aromatic ties these aromas together. |
| PALATE |
Surprisingly soft and rounded (supple is a word I like to use about this wine) for a young Riesling the acid plays mainly along the back palate with a gentle tweak to the sides of the mouth (indicating well-integrated, natural acidity). Abundant tropical fruits and floral notes bounce on the palate but the finish is all lingering limes and fresh squeezed lemons. |
GENERAL TECHNICAL
NOTES |
Oh, the saga of the 2008 wine grape harvest in the Clare Valley!! Near perfect ripening (except for lack of moisture) heralded a possibly outstanding season but one of unusually early ripening. Our two riesling parcels were harvested a full month earlier than 2007 but this proved a blessing as our delicate riesling fruit escaped the horrors of a record-breaking heatwave in March (2 weeks of 35+ degree heat.) |
| SERVE |
Oysters, cracked pepper and fresh lime juice OR scallops with a zesty citrus infused butter OR fried zucchini flowers stuffed with tangy goat cheese and fresh herbs OR all three dishes...tapas style. (You'll need an extra bottle for option 4 though!) |
| ALC |
11.8% |
| pH |
- |
| TA |
- |
| RESIDUAL SUGAR |
1.1g/L |
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