2005 LEO BURING EDEN VALLEY RIESLING - ARE THINGS ELECTRIC?

Anyone who has enjoyed Australian Riesling over the years will be familiar with the name Leo Buring. We have already reviewed the 2002 releases (Eden Valley, Clare Valley, Leonay) on these pages. With the hot summer sun beating down, it seemed like an appropriate time to check out a bottle of a 2005 Leo Buring Riesling, in this instance, the Eden Valley release.

Sealed under screw-cap (for which Riesling-lovers must be forever grateful), the wine is fresh as a daisy, with a touch of kerosene suggesting some development. This is reinforced on the palate, which has well and truly started to flesh out. A noticeable ripple of acidity confirms that the wine is still in transition from youth to maturity, but it’s certainly not in a dip or closed.

This is a benchmark example of Australian Riesling, with considerable depth of flavour and complexity for its modest price point. While there’s plenty to enjoy now, it should offer several more years drinking pleasure.  All in all, it's not a bad way to celebrate Australia Day!

2005 EDEN VALLEY RIESLING
Producer: Leo Buring
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2005
Region: Eden Valley, South Australia
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: N/a
Date tasted: 26 January 2013

Tasting Note:
Greenish gold. Lifted aromatic nose of lime/lemon citrus, kaffir lime leaf, touch of kerosene emerging, eucalyptus gum?! Ever so slightly off-dry, mid-maturity, the palate is starting to flesh out, but there is still a very prominent line of acidity, sharp citrus fruit to the fore, perhaps with a touch of lychee. Very long and refreshing. Benchmark Australian Riesling, and a bargain when bought on offer.
Score: 17/20