Rieslingfreak "No. 2 - Polish Hill River" Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Wine Advocate : 96 Points

(11/30/2023) The fruit for this 2023 No. 2 is from Polish Hill River, a subregion in Clare Valley. On the nose, there's juniper berry and cassis, thyme and rosemary, green apple skin and brine. The fruit on the mouth is fleshy and concentrated—the shape of it is almost round—but don't mistake this for soft. The phenolics are firm on the tongue and on the back of the palate. This is a structural Riesling, and it is one with great power and density through the finish. Very impressive. I love the finish on this wine. It's feathered, talcy, textural and flavorsome. [10.5%] alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink Date: 2023 - 2038.