Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Watervale Riesling
It is exceedingly rare for any wine at this price to exemplify such pristine, crystalline structure, seamless line and undeterred persistence. When the wines of the double-blind tasting were unveiled, I assumed this must be the (significantly higher priced) Mort’s Reserve Riesling, not the entry model that you can snare for just $16 (Edinburgh Cellars). This is a brilliantly mineral wine of pure precision of crunchy granny smith apple, understated lime juice and gorgeous nuances of apple blossom. Its undercurrent of chalky minerality screams of Watervale.
By Tyson Stelzer
13 Sep 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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