"Old Jeremy Oliver’s eyes must have popped right out of his head when he tasted this wine because he (as Lincoln would say) plopped a whopping 98 points on its head! Anyway, I have a full set of the current release ‘Heritage Range’ from Jacob’s Creek to taste. This includes the 99 Centenary Hill, 01 Johann Shiraz/Cabernet and 03 St Hugo. I thought I would start with a lovely cool riesling because it is such a lovely cool day in Sydney today….Actually I opened it yesterday and it looked very reduced and stinky so I tipped the initial glass out and popped the bottle back into the fridge with a bit of headspace to let it breathe. It looks better today.

Aromas of lime/lemon, apple, a little petrol, lavender and fennel bulb. Touch of asafoetida powder (reduction). On the palate delicate lemon/lime, minerals, dirt, lilac and crystallised violet (I’m feeling esoteric today) and some toasty development. Fabulous clean acidity. Beautifully pure and direct with remarkable length of flavour. Brilliant riesling. The reduction worries me a little but I’m giving it the benefit of the doubt."

Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, 21 October 2006 ·

Rated : 96 Points
Tasted : Oct06
Alcohol : 12%
Price : $30
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2006 - 2020