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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
From a single vineyard planted in the 1960s, one of the oldest vineyards in the state, the 2011 Netley Road Riesling gives expressive lemon / lime aromas over green apple, steel and coriander seed. It’s very crisp and citrusy in the dry, light-bodied mouth with a spicy / white pepper undercurrent and long tangy finish. Drink it 2014 to 2022+.
Rating: 92+
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.