A South Australian Riesling

A South Australian Riesling:
Wine Reviewed
Stonehaven Winemaker’s Selection Riesling 2005 12.5 % alcohol about $12

There were no marketing materials so let’s start by quoting the back label. “This elegant Riesling displays a floral and fresh citrus aroma balanced on the palate with natural acidity and concentrated lime flavors. The Winemaker Each year Susanne Bell selects the finest parcels of fruit to create Stonehaven’s quality range of wines. Her winemaking expertise has resulted in some of the finest examples of premium Australian wine.” And now for my review.


At the first sips this wine was mouth filling with floral acidity. The initial meal started with Japanese Wasabi crackers. In response the Riesling became stronger and sweeter. Then came a barbecued honey and garlic chicken breast. The wine offered lime and sugar, slightly burnt sugar. With one of my favorites, potatoes roasted in chicken fat, the wine responded with lots of lime. It had good, sweet acidity. For dessert, I savored some fresh pineapple. This rendered the wine light, as in overwhelmed.

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