2024 Howard Park Great Southern Riesling
$36.00
Growing in old and degraded soils of low fertility, Riesling works hard. It is demanding, sensitive, yet tough enough to thrive in the vagaries of this cool climate. Wines made of Riesling grapes are exceptionally revealing and critical of the environment in which they grow and the human interactions engaged to create them.
From its beginnings in 1986, Howard Park has made Riesling from the Great Southern wine region of Western Australia. Riesling from this region produces a fine and linear wine with great varietal purity and exactness.
Porongurup
Mount Barker
TASTING NOTE
Vintage
A pale green straw in the glass. Subtle wafts of white and yellow florals create a delicate and alluring perfume. Orange blossom, scratched lime skin and gooseberry fruit meld with a hint of fine spice and galangal, which are supported by a salty, sea spray aroma that tickles the senses. A light and refreshing palate leads with pronounced citrus flavours of lemon zest, mandarin and pomelo. There is an exquisite presence of vibrant and powerful fruit that is supported by a crisp, textural richness. An invigorating burst of Granny Smith apple makes an appearance mid-palate, followed fittingly by a barely there, chalky tannin and bright acidity that revitalizes the taste buds and results in a clean, persistent finish.
Food Match
Serve with whiting and crab nori roulade in tempura, or crispy asparagus wontons with lime kasundi.
Recommended Cellaring
Drink now or cellar for up to 20 years.
