Jim Barry - Watervale Riesling

Jim Barry - Watervale Riesling
$21
$21 about 6 years ago

Pure and unadulterated, Riesling translates a region like no other. Trademark Clare Valley lime and floral notes, with an unexpected but nonetheless very attractive smoky hint. Sweeter than previous vintages that should make for some interesting development in the cellar. 'Clare's warm, dry 2013 season resulted in an early harvest and, for Jim Barry Wines at least, an aromatic, pure and full-flavoured riesling. Peter Barry welcomed the low disease pressure of the dry season and the resulting clean fruit. The 2013 bears Watervale's signature lime-like varietal flavour and delicacy, albeit in a slightly more full-bodied style than 2012 and 2011. The wine is nevertheless delicate, bone dry and mouth-wateringly fresh. There's a long pedigree to rieslings from this vineyard, sold originally under the Leo Buring and Lindeman labels. The Barry family bought the vineyard from Lindemans in 1986.' - Canberra Times, 17 Jul 2013, by Chris Shanahan.