Grand Barossa Dry Riesling 2022
Tasting Notes

GRAND BAROSSA Riesling draws from the Barossa region’s Germanic history with its exceptional Riesling that are refreshing, dry and displaying all the delicacy, elegance and finesse of this noble variety.

The body of this wine comes from vines planted in the 1920s, adding to the complexity and depth of flavour. 

GRAND BAROSSA Riesling displays delicate lifted aromas of lime blossom and citrus fruits. Lemon, lime and hints of ripe stonefruit are in abundance. The palate is focused, pure and linear with a delicious juicy finish. Elegant and intense with a touch of minerality and refreshing acidity.

Winemaking

Picked in the cool of the night to preserve freshness, we combine both traditional and modern winemaking techniques to make handcrafted wines of complexity, depth and intensity. 

Reviews
93 Points
Review by: Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
Vines dating back a full century form the heart of this thrilling Riesling. They are from estate vineyards which are located “on the Biscay soils of Tanunda and the deep sands of the Vine Vale sub-region”. Not only a very attractive wine, but cracking value. Pale lemon in colour, this is fresh and fragrant, full of finesse. Lemons, spices, florals and, on the palate, a note like lemon meringue. There is soft acidity running the length and the flavours never waver. Great length. Attractive now and should drink beautifully for the next five to six years...
94 Points
Review by: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
It's pristine and delicately expressed on the nose with green rockmelon, crunchy apple and lime peel nuances, leading to a finely flowing palate that's juicy and linear. Brilliantly fine and elegant with a sustained crisp finish. At its best: 2024 to 2034. 
90 Points
Review by: Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
Straw in the glass with inviting aromas of freshly squeezed lime and grapefruit along with hints of orange blossom, nectarine, lemon curd and crushed stone. Nicely focussed with a brisk, minerally acid cadence and a flutter of juicy lime and blossom notes on the crisp, dry finish. Just a gentle tweak of phenolic texture.
91 Points
Review by: Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
Strikes immediately with an intensity of lemon pitch and minerally bath salts on the nose. Then the palate delivers with a similar intensity with those citrus and slightly subtle apply-like flavours adding to a complex flavour. It’s precise and bone dry with a fine acidity focussing the finish. Cellar up to 9 years.

 

Tasting Notes

GRAND BAROSSA Riesling draws from the Barossa region’s Germanic history with its exceptional Riesling that are refreshing, dry and displaying all the delicacy, elegance and finesse of this noble variety.

The body of this wine comes from vines planted in the 1920s, adding to the complexity and depth of flavour. 

GRAND BAROSSA Riesling displays delicate lifted aromas of lime blossom and citrus fruits. Lemon, lime and hints of ripe stonefruit are in abundance. The palate is focused, pure and linear with a delicious juicy finish. Elegant and intense with a touch of minerality and refreshing acidity.

Winemaking

Picked in the cool of the night to preserve freshness, we combine both traditional and modern winemaking techniques to make handcrafted wines of complexity, depth and intensity. 

Reviews
93 Points

Score: 93 Points
Review by: Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
Vines dating back a full century form the heart of this thrilling Riesling. They are from estate vineyards which are located “on the Biscay soils of Tanunda and the deep sands of the Vine Vale sub-region”. Not only a very attractive wine, but cracking value. Pale lemon in colour, this is fresh and fragrant, full of finesse. Lemons, spices, florals and, on the palate, a note like lemon meringue. There is soft acidity running the length and the flavours never waver. Great length. Attractive now and should drink beautifully for the next five to six years...

94 Points

Score: 94 Points
Review by: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
It's pristine and delicately expressed on the nose with green rockmelon, crunchy apple and lime peel nuances, leading to a finely flowing palate that's juicy and linear. Brilliantly fine and elegant with a sustained crisp finish. At its best: 2024 to 2034. 

90 Points

Score: 90 Points
Review by: Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
Straw in the glass with inviting aromas of freshly squeezed lime and grapefruit along with hints of orange blossom, nectarine, lemon curd and crushed stone. Nicely focussed with a brisk, minerally acid cadence and a flutter of juicy lime and blossom notes on the crisp, dry finish. Just a gentle tweak of phenolic texture.

91 Points

Score: 91 Points
Review by: Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
Strikes immediately with an intensity of lemon pitch and minerally bath salts on the nose. Then the palate delivers with a similar intensity with those citrus and slightly subtle apply-like flavours adding to a complex flavour. It’s precise and bone dry with a fine acidity focussing the finish. Cellar up to 9 years.

 

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