Crawford River Reserve Riesling 2008

Note: The "Reserve" is NOT just a cellar release of the Estate Riesling, it is a completely different wine only released with age. And, yet it remains insanely youthul at that.

The Reserve Riesling was first produced in 1999, and is crafted from hand selected fruit from a small section of the vineyard planted in 1975. It is not made every year and most of the production is cellared immediately after bottling, for release as an aged wine.

"Still fresh and bright, showing hints of pale green belying its age. Lime curd and notes of red apple together with macadamia nut suggest some maturity, while fresh green melon, oyster shell and floral notes portray the wines youthful elements - which abound. A delicate, pithy quality on the mid palate helps shape the textural integrity, with bright, beautifully integrated acidity aiding the seamless structure. Portraying generous fruit weight and palate depth, the wine has great drive and definition. Silky, supple and long this wine has years ahead, though drinks like a dream right now. Screwcap." - Winemaker, Belinda Thomson.

Country: Australia
Producer: Crawford River Wines
Region: Henty