If Australian Riesling is guilty of anything, it can come over as being a touch homogenous. This is particularly the case of Clare Valley Riesling, where lemon and lime citrus are clear markers of variety and place of origin. This is no bad thing, but it can leave one wanting for something a touch different.
Enter Tasmania, more particular Glaetzer-Dixon Uberblanc ‘Goldpunkt’ Riesling. This is Australian Riesling at its most exotic, a melange of tropical and citrus fruits, Earl Grey tea and Middle Eastern spices. Astutely judged residual sugar, cut by a line of rapier-like acid, adds to the equation.
There’s a lot to like about this exotic Riesling. Enjoy it on its own or with north African or Asian cuisine.
2015 GLAETZER-DIXON UBERBLANC ‘GOLDPUNKT’ RIESLINGProducer: Glaetzer-Dixon
Variety: Riesling
Region: Coal River Valley, Tasmania
ABV: 12.0%
Closure: Screw-cap
Retail Price: $35.00
Date tasted: 24 June 2017
Tasting Note:
Bright greenish yellow. Very attractive nose of honey, tropical fruit, lime, Earl Grey tea leaves and exotic spice. Just off-dry, medium bodied, exotically flavoured palate cut by a fine line of acidity. Delicious and dangerously drinkable. Very different to mainland Australian Rieslings.
Score: 17+/20
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