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BAROSSA VALLEY & EDEN VALLEY

SPARKLING

1 TASTED

1 AWARDED

Just one nice example to be had here but definitely worth seeking out! A lovely older style.

Gatt Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2015 ★★★ 1/2 93pts

Lifted fruity nose with “serious” base material on the complex lifted and slightly sweet palate. $36

RIESLING

9 TASTED

7 AWARDED

A very strong and consistent class showing good pure varietal fruit and natural acidity. Some variability with sugar levels but excellent balance across the board.

Paisley Cashmere Eden Valley Riesling 2021 ★★★★ 1/2 97pts

A great wine. Lime-like aromas with a honeysuckle-like lift. More jasmine on the nicely textured palate with orange zest and lemon peel flavours. $30

Winton Road Barossa Valley Eden Valley Riesling 2021 ★★★★ 1/2 97pts

A delicate nose reminiscent of Granny Smith apples with similar characters on the long juicy palate. Some residual sweetness balanced by the acid. $40

Corryton Burge Kith Eden Valley Riesling 2021 ★★★★ 1/2 96pts

Bright light and spicy floral fruit fragrances. Fresh and lively in the mouth with a zesty, varietally pure, citrus/lemon flavour profile. $28

Gatt High Eden Eden Valley Riesling 2017 ★★★★ 95pts

A toasty nose showing typical kero-like aged characters and a lemon butter palate with youthful acid backbone. $30

Barossa Boy Cheeky Tilly Eden Valley Riesling 2021 ★★★★ 94pts

Muted estery citrus bouquet with great length and elegance of melon and lemon flavours with balancing acidity. $30

Gatt High Eden Eden Valley Riesling 2021 ★★★★ 94pts

Subtle floral fruit nose and good citrus drive to the generous palate. Some melon notes, strong acid and zippy finish. $30

Z Wine [SAUL] Eden Valley Riesling 2021 ★★★ 91pts

Bright and light with some secondary characters developing and slight toffee sweetness. $35

OTHER WHITE VARIETALS & BLENDS

7 TASTED

7 AWARDED

Consistent group with the varieties

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