Best’s Great Western Riesling 2019
Victoria, Australia
$19.95 (688259)
All too often conversation around Australia riesling centres solely on the Clare and Eden valleys of South Australia. My visits to Australia often involve seeking out some of the terrific rieslings from Victoria, especially the legendary Seppelt Drumborg Riesling from Henty in the southwest corner of the state. So consider this an insider’s tip. This fresh and vibrant expression, with its zesty fruit intensity (lime zest, ruby grapefruit, yellow apple) that’s nicely balanced by the slight sweetness on the palate (8 g/L r.s.), will help open your eyes to the fact Australia has more to discover on the riesling front. The vines used to produce this sensational wine are said to come from cuttings off the original 1866 planting of Best’s. Drink now to 2030+. (93/100)