Rieslingfreak No.10 Zenit Riesling 2021
"No.10 is our ultimate multi-regional blend that captures the very essence of the vintage and is the definitive expression of Riesling. The 2021 is a blend of 55% Eden Valley and 45% Clare Valley, and is the perfect balance of luxurious richness and pure, refined elegance. The bouquet is deceptively restrained, a broodingly complex miasma of sweet spice, lemon zest, rose petals and finger lime that entice you in and draw you close."
Winemaker's notes.
"This best-of-vintage, cross-regional blend has aromas of dried meadow flowers with some waxy notes and plenty of ripe citrus fruit, flint and spice. The elegant palate holds peach, pear and lemon flavor and delivers impressive drive and richness through the finish. Complex. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
97 points, Nick Stock, James Suckling.
“Pale, almost watery colour. The aroma is very elusive, shy, dusty, peppery but restrained, while the palate is very delicate also, restrained, with pared-back fruit flavour and a clean, dry finish that drops a little short. A steely style of riesling, evidently built to age. Give it a bit more time. It's too young to properly assess at this stage. (Four days later: the wine had finally opened up: ultra-fine and super-reserved, also tremendously intense and vibrant. Long finish; great purity of fruit. A terrific wine, evidently built for ageing.)”
96 points. Huon Hooke (The real Review)
Over 10 years John has amassed quite a haul of awards. Not surprisingly, Halliday rates him 5 stars. Every year there’s some new gong and this year’s no different, with John being awarded:
- Barossa Winemaker of the Year 2021.
- Huon Hooke Top 52 Wineries of 2021 (the only Clare winery included).
- Gourmet Traveller Wine Best Barossa Small Cellar door 2021.
- Gourmet Traveller Wine, Finalist for Winemaker of the Year 2021 (announced 30th Sep).
I’ve been eagerly awaiting John’s 2021 release - there’s been a lot of talk about how incredible vintage 2021 has been. Conditions were perfect so I’m sure we’ll hear more accolades as 2021 wines start coming to market. I’ve tasted John’s wines on release every year and the ones from 2021 are without doubt (even at this early stage), the most aromatic and intense I can remember.
| SKU | 2RIEFR1021 |
| Brand | Rieslingfreak |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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