1997 RIESLING KABINETT, Durkheimer Fronhof,
Weingut A.Bonnet - Germany
A superb single vineyard Riesling Kabinett from the Rheinpfalz. Medium dry, with lots of rich fruit & typical Riesling acidity. From a well established wine grower Herr Bonnet whose generations of wine making can be traced as far back as the 16th Century. Elegant Riesling wine, racy & fruity with a very attractive full flowery bouquet. Medium.
2002 DRY RIESLING RESERVE, Sherwood Estate, New Zealand
Restrained apple and pear fruit on the nose with hints of lime. Well balanced, crisp and rounded, showing good concentration of tangy lime fruit character offset by touches of honey.
1999 RIESLING SPATLESE, Friedelsheimer Schlossgarten,
Alfred Bonnet, Germany
The cellars of the Bonnet winery are still located in parts of the old Friedelsheim castle and the grapes are picked from the adjoining vineyard. Superb Riesling characteristics adorn this elegant wine.
2002 RIESLING, Strathbogie Ranges, Australia
The cool climate of the Strathbogie Ranges is used to produce premium sparkling wines and also the king of grapes - Riesling. The long cool growing season provides ideal conditions to produce concentrated, well balanced wines with immense varietal character. Crisp, with hints of honey, citrus and flowers.
2000 RIESLING GRILLENPARZ, Stadt Krems, Austria
The Kremstal region produces some of Europe’s finest dry Rieslings - many with an intensity and concentration that makes the eyes water! Crisp, appley freshness combines with floral notes and a little citrus. Well balanced, concentrated and with a notably long, persistent finish.
2003 RIELSING, The Wolf, Two Hands, Australia
Exceptional intensity of fruit balanced with crisp acidity. This wine is made only in very small quantities.
1996 RIESLING GRAND CRU "Hengst" Joysmeyer, France
Dry, crisp white with high levels of concentration and extract. Intense mineral and citrus fruit character with touches of lime and characteristic racy acidity. Long and complex finish.