Tim Adams, Riesling, Clare Valley

Almost 3 years on from our last bottle. Very pale yellow. A restrained nose at first, as before, but better after an hour or so (and having warmed above fridge temperature) which allowed the characteristic kerosene flavours to emerge on the nose and palate. Lemon and lime on the very dry, lean, light palate with the attractive lemon/lime acidity softened by some lemon curd flavours. Still quite austere and elegant with good length. Very good with spicy Thai food later. …

2017 vintage

Straw coloured; classic Clare lime & chalk though on muted side; rather limited & inexpressive palate, bracing acidity, skinny; diffident finish. Drink up.

2017 vintage

I agree with johnrm. This is quite an approachable and excellent introduction to Clare riesling. The couple of extra year's storage have been enough to enhance this considerably.

2017 vintage

Very pale colour. Restrained nose at first but the wine needed 30mins+ to begin to open and it was much better after warming substantially above fridge temperature. A very dry, light, lean palate with lemon/lime acidity. Quite austere and with good length. It was a good partner to oven-baked salmon. Also, attractive with cheese later - a Cornish Brie softened it nicely. Good after a night in the fridge. I disagree with earlier comments about ageing potential. We are enjoying …

2017 vintage

Pale Lemon Medium intensity Lemon, lime, lime zest, lime cordial, green apple, emerging light petrol notes showing as Vaseline Dry, high acidity Medium (-) alcohol, medium (-) body Medium intensity, medium finish Flavours as aromas A good wine showing balance between quality fruit and high acidity, the light petrol notes show good varietal typicity. Clearly well made but lacks depth and complexity. The wine has quite simple flavours with little intensity and the finish fades quite quickly. Drink now, not …

2017 vintage

Appearance:The wine is Clear with a Pale lemon colour. Nose:The nose is Clean and Youthful, showing Medium(+) intensity primary aromas of lemon, lime and green apple. No obvious secondary or tertiary aromas. Palate:The wine is Dry in the mouth with a High level of acidity. It has a Medium(-) Level of alcohol (11.50%). It has Medium(-) body and Medium(+) intensity primary flavours of lemon, lime and green apple. The finish is Medium(-). Conclusion:This is a good quality wine. This is …

2017 vintage

{screwcap, 11.5%} Fresh nose, soft limes infused with ginger. Palate is a bit low in acid - it needs a good chill - which gives it a medium-bodied feels and a slightly flabby quality. Tastes per the nose in a low-key way, has a medium length dry finish. OK for the short term, no more.

2017 vintage

Talc, chalk, M gets some hydrocarbon, leaner, tangier, pith, nice drive. Tim Adams true to form as usual

2017 vintage

Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines (Australia House, London) : Pea pod, cat pee, stagnant water on the nose. Not a favorite.

2017 vintage

Festival of Alex - Clare Valley Cellar Doors : Floral, chalk, lemon pith and apple. High pitched acidity, bright and fresh with a good clean finish. Youthful but should progress well.

2017 vintage

full and strong without sweetness

2008 vintage

Perhaps a little light, but good length and very classic Aussie-riesling.

2008 vintage

Good.

2008 vintage

Nice, but not very interesting. Unfocused acidity, almost a stale note. Didn't improve at all from storage. I liked it much better when it was younger - freshness is not gone, but diminished.

2008 vintage

Good.

2008 vintage

Good.

2008 vintage

Good.

2008 vintage

Good.

2008 vintage

Good.

2008 vintage

Good.

2008 vintage

Not standing out, dry, not devolped.

2008 vintage

Clear nose, petroleum and mineral, not obvious fruit. Dry with high acid, medium+ body, smooth and ripe fruit. Really nice. Vill last for a long time.

2008 vintage

Rubber!

2008 vintage

Good.

2008 vintage

Lovely nose a bit more vibrant and buttery than the 2006. You still find that nice miinerality present thatr is typical of riesling. for the price I still think this wine is a steal. Should still drink well in 4 years from now.

2008 vintage

A really nice wine this - lovely chalky, minerally nose with a hint of apple and petrol. In the mouth there is a fantastic tension between bracing acidity and apple-like fruit. Very Australian Reisling, this speaks of terroir. I like it a lot and it is also cheap as chips.

2008 vintage

Cellar door. Floral nose with lime and hint of petrol. Dry, tight structure with intense fruit which makes for a lovely, soft balance. Great example of the appealing contradictions of riesling

2008 vintage

Lime and fruit on the nose but almost Chablis minerality to taste, still a good expression of new world ambition.

2008 vintage

NobleRottersSydney - Clare Valley (Alio's, Surry Hills) : [11.6%, screwcap] {guest-Kevin} Fruit for this is pulled from six local vineyards, and the wine is made only from free run juice. Given that, the nose is as you’d expect; soft, clean lemon-cheesecake aromas lead to a flowery, fresh, soft and even palate. Caught still pretty much in its youth, there’s prickly acidity present, but the wine remains gentle and friendly. Good even palate of fairly low intensity. Probably not for long …

2008 vintage

Load of acidity, lemony and limy notes. Excellent

2008 vintage

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