Oakridge Limited Release Botrytis Riesling
Botrytis riesling is one style that the multitalented Yarra Valley has never really mastered. Until the cool, wet 2011 vintage. Suddenly, there is sufficient acidity to support an impressive 180g/L of sweet honeyed, unctuous, exotic intensity (that’s more sugar than Coke!). The balance here is spot on, with a crunchy grapefruit backbone providing definition to layers of lemon blossom, apricot, fig, persimmon, preserved lemon rind and mixed spice. $40 direct.
By Tyson Stelzer
16 Feb 2012
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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