JM 1ST APPROACH

The use of only the very best 500 litres per tonne of grapes has resulted in this wine being very intensely flavoured and aromatic.

The wine has very lifted riesling character with citrus aromatics of lime, lemon and grapefruit. The palate is seamless with moderate viscosity and brisk acid finish. Use as an aperitif or with any seafood. Riesling wines from Clare Valley are most enjoyable when young and zesty, or left to mature beyond five years of age. This wine has been sealed with Stelvin capsules to ensure its freshness and authenticity.

"A new tasting term popped into my head last night while I was giving this wine a good going over, and it’s a recurrent theme in 2011 SE Australian whites. That term is ‘rain washed’, and it can be positive or negative, depending on the extent of the washing. In the positive it presents as delicate, slightly dilute, but sparklingly pure and clean – the acidity having nervous energy and clear cut lines. In the negative, just washed out and insipid.

Citrus and juicy exotic perfume first, then an intense citrus burst along with granny smith and green mango – the flavour is delicate yet dry and focussed. There’s a spine of tingling acidity, lemon and flinty cut, and excellent length – long clear and crisp. Refreshing. Rain washed, yes, but as a summer shower on a warm day. Cue slow motion of attractive person shaking off water."  Rated : 94 PointsWinefront.com.au