Winemaker Notes
The 2022 Alkoomi Black Label Riesling has aromas of mandarin peel, musk, citrus and talc. On the palate, sherbet acid, more citrus and pithy phenolics.v
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Wine Enthusiast
Classic Aussie Riesling aromas of lemonlime, guava, lavender, talcum powder and lamp oil open on this bottling, from a premier Rieslingproducing region in the country’s southwest. In the mouth, it’s bright and fruity while still being delicate and fresh. A dollop of textural weight works nicely with the mouthwatering acidity.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
Quite remote and unequalled in beauty, the wine regions of Westerm Australia promise endless physical and climatic diversity. From the coolest, seaside vineyards to the hottest inland zones, Western Australia is the source of some of the country’s most sought after wines.