GCV Celtic Farm Riesling
2021

Delicate and beautifully expressed, the bouquet shows lemon pith, crunchy apple and white floral aromas, leading to a finely textured palate that’s juicy and vibrant. Delightfully flowing and linear with a mouth-watering finish. At its best: 2023 to 2033. $28.00. www.gaeliccemeteryvineyard.com. April 2022.

Toasty honeyed aromas with a light citrus lift and a finely focussed and flavoursome palate with everything in balance

Restrained nose of tangerine peel and lime blossom. It is fresh and focused, with a vibrant minerality combined with precise orchard fruit flavours and delicate herbs.

A light yellow with green hues in the glass. Fresh lime and slate with floral tones on the nose, the palate has flow and a tautness of lime induced acidity, Meyer lemon fills the palate and gives breadth and contrast. A wonderful freshness and linear length to finish. Drink: 2022 - 2032

A deliciously approachable Clare Valley Riesling here but also with good staying power. Pale in colour, it opens with classic Rose’s lime aromas but is then lifted with an almost Eden Valley like minerality and bath salts touch. It’s then light weight, and a little angular with zesty acidity underlying punchy fruits with a line of stony flavour along the full length of the palate which finishes with attractive purity and focus. It will age but is already great drinking and is practically begging for King George Whiting and chips.

“Of the three Gaelic Cemetery Rieslings this wine is the most upfront, fruit forward and early drinking style. But don’t take that to mean it will fall over in a year or two as it has the capacity to be enjoyed over the next five years. But it would be the one I’d pick right now thanks to its expressive style.

It’s your classic, punchy Clare Riesling with tangy citrus, roses lime and exotic pear fruits that make quite the first impression. What follows is an elegant palate, fruit still on the front foot but well defined by its fresh acidity and a nice little musky touch on a finish of good length. Match it up with hot Barramundi and chips for a taste sensation.”