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Butterfly Ridge -- Riesling Gewurztraminer
Honestly, seeing "South Australia" and a screw cap instead of a cork, I was already prepared for the worst. Not to mention that I was about to drink Riesling in winter. And I don't really like Riesling (at least, not based on what I've tried before). In fact, I initially ordered a Chianti – I often drink it because, first, it has consistently good quality, second, it doesn't need a long aging process, and third, I like its violet flavor. But one bottle would clearly not be enough, even without snacks, and of all the options, only the Riesling caught my eye, and it seemed like a good idea to start with a white wine.
Semi-dry, 12%
Vintage 2016
Light-bodied
Aroma: green apples, hay, cardamom, a hint of sweetness of meadow flowers
Taste: diverse herbal notes, unripe pear, citrus, excellent balance of acidity, very drinkable and fresh. Although I generally prefer dry wines, this slight sweetness is a plus – otherwise, it might be too acidic.
76/100, a good table wine and even a little more.
Added 28 minutes later
Hmm, I guess I overrated it after all. After half a bottle, it becomes monotonous, which doesn't happen with truly good wines – you could drink those by the barrel and not get tired of them. It's still a bit lacking.
Honestly, seeing "South Australia" and a screw cap instead of a cork, I was already prepared for the worst. Not to mention that I was about to drink Riesling in winter. And I don't really like Riesling (at least, not based on what I've tried before). In fact, I initially ordered a Chianti – I often drink it because, first, it has consistently good quality, second, it doesn't need a long aging process, and third, I like its violet flavor. But one bottle would clearly not be enough, even without snacks, and of all the options, only the Riesling caught my eye, and it seemed like a good idea to start with a white wine.
Semi-dry, 12%
Vintage 2016
Light-bodied
Aroma: green apples, hay, cardamom, a hint of sweetness of meadow flowers
Taste: diverse herbal notes, unripe pear, citrus, excellent balance of acidity, very drinkable and fresh. Although I generally prefer dry wines, this slight sweetness is a plus – otherwise, it might be too acidic.
76/100, a good table wine and even a little more.
Added 28 minutes later
Hmm, I guess I overrated it after all. After half a bottle, it becomes monotonous, which doesn't happen with truly good wines – you could drink those by the barrel and not get tired of them. It's still a bit lacking.
E si sui vius, er mi grans benananza,
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers