Grosset Springvale Watervale Riesling 2000

Grosset Springvale Watervale Riesling 2000Tyson Stelzer Top 500 Wines 2005 2006 The Grosset Springvale Riesling may sit somewhat in the shadow of its Polish Hill sibling but it is in its own right one of the benchmark rieslings of the Clare Valley. It is renowned for its aromatic complexity, pure fruit flavours and mouth watering slatey acidity. The wine is fresh and mineral, typified by lemon curd, lime and chamomile aromas and generous flavours. A classic acid cut runs through the core,

"Vintage 2007 saw unprecedented frosts over Southern Australia

This was during the time when Cloudy Bay put quality Marlborough wine (particularly Sauvignon Blanc) on the map

Robin’s great grandfather Theophile Querre worked in the wine industry as a negociant prior to purchasing his first vineyard in Pomerol in early 20th century

The area has been planted with vines at least since the time of the Roman Empire

If you share them with others

as assertive and tannic as it is floral

An absolute steal at the price

very long finish

The tannins are fine and focused with a distinct minerality

this still quite tightly wound in its youth with lime and grapefruit juice notes to the fore

Rob had six vintages in Rutherglen under his belt

to disappear in haste