I have had some great rieslings from Bests Great Western over the years and many have stood the test of time in the cellar. This 98 did not disappoint and was shared with the staff and loyal customers at DeVines downtown here in Edmonton.
TN: 98 Bests Great Western Riesling Concongella Vineyard, Victoria Aust.
Cellared for 8 yrs, soaked/stained cork, 12% alc, $15 Cdn when purchased. Opened and poured from bottle, no sign of any crystals, no sign of oxidisation at all.
The color is a deep lemon verging on pale gold. Wonderful nose here…some typical gasolein, glazed peach pie, “cheesy” thought one staff member. No sign of falling apart, I knew this wine would age nicely.
Leesy, lime, lemon quality on the palate. Dry-ish, not much in the way of tropical fruits here matey! I also found a nutty quality and the wine was still very much alive when I had the last glass twelve hrs later. It is hard to pin down the fruits at this late stage, maybe some mango and orange marmalade for sure.
Absolutely delicious, bravo BGW!!