Winemaker Notes
Bright pale straw with green hues. Lifted aromas of lime, subtle yellow stone fruit, and orange blossom. The palate is richly textured, with citrus juice flavors and carried by natural acidity.
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Wine Enthusiast
Gatekeepers of the oldest vineyards in the vast Great Southern region at the bottom of Western Australia, Forest Hill has been going from strength to strength under the helm of the latest generation of talented winemakers and growers. This pale gold Riesling opens with a pretty bouquet of honey, orchard fruit, lavender and lemon verbena. The palate is bone-dry, with a chalky texture. Citrus and floral flavors abound, impaled by laser sharp acidity. Drink through 2030. Editors' Choice.
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.
Occupying the tip of Western Australia’s spectacular southern coastline is a wine region of impressive natural diversity called the Great Southern. Here cool climate loving varieties like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grow in vineyards hugging its jagged coastlines.
Farther inland, among Great Southern's rolling hills and flatlands, a more pronounced temperature shift between day and night is perfect for the the production of exciting Riesling wines as well as impressive Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.