Pewsey Vale "1961 Block" Eden Valley Riesling 2022

James Suckling : 95 Points

(7/23/2023) A cool, voluminous year. Pointed scents of bosc apple, lemon drop, mint, spiced quince and brown pear. As phenolic as it is fresh, this is reminiscent of a structured, gently mid-weighted Alsatian style, more savory and toothsome than the Australian norm. Quite excellent. Old vine vinosity breeds length and a latent forcefulness that never, mercifully, digresses from an elegant, juicy acid trail across the palate. Very fine Australian riesling. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. Screw cap.

Wine Enthusiast : 94 Points

(12/1/2023) Initially quite shy, after some aeration and warming in glass, this opens to a delicate nose of white florals, lemon balm and lime essence. The laser-focused palate is equally understated and elegant. Dry with a slight skinsy grip and mouthwatering acidity, it's balanced, food-friendly and refreshing now, but could cellar for at least another decade, or likely longer.

Wine Advocate : 91 Points

(5/16/2024) The 2022 1961 Block Riesling hails from a broadly similar vintage to the 2021 that preceded it; that is to say, it was even, mild and long, with some variances in rainfall between the two years and a very unfortunate hail event late in October 2021, but otherwise, it was a very good vintage. It leads with lavender, a hint of calendula/chamomile, soap/toast and mashed green peppercorns. The wine is soft and pillowy and really quite savory. The acid feels softer and less terse than last year and, overall, the wine less strict. I quite liked that character. Regardless, it's a lovely wine and one that will please drinkers in the shorter term as well as over the medium-plus years. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink Date: 2023 - 2035.