Frog Nonsense vs True Blue Bogan: 2009 Mt Horrocks Watervale Riesling

Friday, September 9, 2011

2009 Mt Horrocks Watervale Riesling

First drunk in December 2010, tasting notes were 'Quite restrained. Almost clear in the glass. Nose of lime, a medium length and dry finish. A mineral spine to this wine. While I enjoy my riesling young, this is one worth holding'.

This has really come along. Colour is now a light yellow. It has lost a little zest on the nose, the palate has mellowed and now shows some honey, almost a creamy texture. Minerals are there and provide great sructure. The finish is beautifully balanced. Superb drinking, this could be something spcial in years to come.

My score, 90/100 and getting better.

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80 - 89:
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