2008 Riesling White Wine

This Riesling Icewine shows the elegance of tropical aromas and flavors of lemonand lime. The good acidity of Riesling allows for a refreshing mouth feel amid themany layers of flavors that unfold. It's great with lemon based desserts or tarts along with fresh fruit based desserts; rich cheeses accompanied by fresh or dried fruit or your favourite fruit compote. Delightful ...

The 2008 Petaluma Hanlin Hill Riesling is the product ofa drought vintage, which is becoming the norm.However, wonderful balance has been the hallmark ofthis vineyard since our first vintage in 1979 and in 2008we achieved low pH and high acid that winemakersdream about. Passionfruit, pear and apple aromas andflavors are backed up by lovely intense lemon-lime with a slatey, mineral ...

A ripe, powerful nose which comes over onto the palate. Meaty, luscious fruit with lively acids. Very long on the palate; white peach followed by sweet and sour lemons Meyer lemons. Some golden raisins, salt, lots of butter elements, yet racy all the way to the end.

Pale straw color in color, the nose offers an array of bright citrus fruits with a coolingmineral blast and lifted jasmine notes. The palate delivers intensity and focus, the classicRieslings flavors of lime, grapefruit and crisp apple showing both purity and persistence.The finish is typically dry with clean, crisp acidity.

Bursting with lime and lemon the aroma of this wine heralds a great drink. Bright and crystal clear with pale green hues, the wine is crisp and fresh on the palate with great length and moreish sweet fruit. Lovely now but with the potential to age for many years.Enjoy with grilled octopus, antipasto or tapas.