Penfolds Rieslings – Clare and Eden Valley
When visiting Penfolds during my trip to Australia and New Zealand, I had the great pleasure of tasting two of their Rieslings. Clare Valley and Eden Valley are probably the best known regions for Riesling in Australia. The solar radiation, due to latitude and the whole in the ozone layer, imparts some specific aromas to Rieslings from this area. In particular, both of these Rieslings had pronounced aromas of lime. Lime is said to be probably the most distinctive aroma in Riesling that sets Clare Valley and Eden Valley apart from other Riesling regions, like Germany. Other aromas – lemon, grapefruit, grapefruit zest, wet stone or kerosene aromas, are typical for Riesling everywhere, but in Australia, lime is the aroma that stands out.
Clare Valley Riesling – Cellar Reserve (2021)
Stainless steel fermented, crackling with pronounced aromas of lime, lemon, lime zest, grapefruit, grapefruit zest and wet stone. Bone dry, razor-sharp acidity, medium+ finish. Textbook Clare Valley Riesling. TBM 91 points.
Penfolds Rieslings – Clare and Eden Valley: Eden Valley
Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling
A Riesling with typical lime, lemon and citrus aromas, with a slightly gentler touch—tangerine and citrus blossom dominate. Medium (+) acidity. A beautifully aromatic and refreshing take on Riesling. TBM 91 points.