Plantagenet Three Lions Great Southern Riesling 2021
94 POINT RATED HUON HOOKE THE REAL REVIEW & SAM KIM WINE ORBIT GREAT SOUTHERN RIESLING
- 94 POINT RATED HUON HOOKE THE REAL REVIEW
- 94 POINT RATED SAM KIM WINE ORBIT
- PREVIOUS VINTAGE 92 POINT RATED JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
- GREAT SOUTHERN RIESLING FROM PLANTAGENET WINES
Vintage: | 2021 |
Source/Region: | Great Southern, Western Australia |
Grape Variety: | Riesling |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar up to 2029 |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 13.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 7.70 |
Rating: | 94 |
A richly weighted palate focused on a limey/citrus core. The natural high acidity provides the backbone for the abundant fruit flavours to be carried. A long, clean finish.
The 2021 Great Southern vintage was characterised by a warmer than average March that aided ripening conditions for all key varietals, but particularly Shiraz and Cabernet. Rain in February provided critical soil moisture that allowed canopies to remain healthy and green and the normal cool nights in March allowed optimum acidity to be retained in the aromatic white varieties. Late rains in April courtesy of the remnants of cyclone Seroja delayed the harvest of some of the premium Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon blocks at Wyjup Vineyard however the fine weather returned, and the fruit was allowed to hang longer and
to further develop flavour and concentration on the vine.
Selectively machine harvested in the cool of night. Free run (500L/T) and pressings separated and lightly fined prior to clarification (traditional cold settle) and fermentation. Neutral yeast strain used to highlight the natural fruit characters of the vineyard. Fermented cool (<15deg) in stainless steel to dryness. Wine was racked post fermentation and light lees retained, with regular stirring. Blended to taste with a light fining prior to bottling.
94 Point Rated - Huon Hooke The Real Review
"Very light, bright yellow-green colour, with a flowery and faintly nettly aroma, the palate intense and focused, the penetrating flavour suggesting white pepper as well as dried flowers. The finish and aftertaste are tightly focused, firm, long and very dry. A superb young riesling with the world at its feet."
94 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
"Delightfully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows crunchy apple, lemon/lime peel and jasmine aromas, leading to a finely textured palate delivering pristine fruit flavours with juicy acidity. Crisp-dry and lingering with lovely elegance. At its best: 2023 to 2031"
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