When we think about Australia’s great Riesling producing regions, the Clare and Eden Valleys roll of the tongue together Western Australia’s Great Southern region and Tasmania’s Tamar Valley. Henty and the Strathbogie Ranges also merit a mention thanks to the sterling work of Crawford River and Mac Forbes. The King Valley tends to fly under the radar.
There are some generally good Rieslings coming out of the King Valley, some of them very keenly priced (notably Chrismont). John Gehrig Riesling, from the 2012 vintage, is textbook Riesling. Quite forward in style, it possesses typical Australian Riesling citrus characters intermingled with green apple.
It is a direct, up-front style that will please those seeking immediacy of flavour and impact in lieu of austerity. Enjoy now and over the next few years.
2012 JOHN GEHRIG RIESLING
Producer: John Gehrig
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2012
Region: King Valley, Victoria
ABV: 11.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $26.00
Date tasted: 23 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright greenish yellow. Aromatic nose of green apple, crab apple and lemon blossom all of which are reflected on the palate. Quite expansive and fleshy – some noticeable development – not a long-term wine but very solid, with a good array of flavours. Delivers what one should expect from good Riesling.
Score: 16/20
There are some generally good Rieslings coming out of the King Valley, some of them very keenly priced (notably Chrismont). John Gehrig Riesling, from the 2012 vintage, is textbook Riesling. Quite forward in style, it possesses typical Australian Riesling citrus characters intermingled with green apple.
It is a direct, up-front style that will please those seeking immediacy of flavour and impact in lieu of austerity. Enjoy now and over the next few years.
2012 JOHN GEHRIG RIESLING
Producer: John Gehrig
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2012
Region: King Valley, Victoria
ABV: 11.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $26.00
Date tasted: 23 August 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright greenish yellow. Aromatic nose of green apple, crab apple and lemon blossom all of which are reflected on the palate. Quite expansive and fleshy – some noticeable development – not a long-term wine but very solid, with a good array of flavours. Delivers what one should expect from good Riesling.
Score: 16/20
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