Leconfield Old Vines Riesling, Coonawarra, Australia

萊肯菲爾德老藤雷司令白葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：7419

2021 was an excellent vintage in South Australia (you may tire of reading that soon), and this 2021 Riesling Old Vine shows the effects of a long, cool, even ripening season. In the mouth, the wine is austere and restrained—it curves along the track with a fine web of acidity within the lean fruit. The vines were planted in 1974 on terra rossa soil, which imbues the wine with a density of structure and minerality of flavor. There is a lemongrass/weed character through the finish that I am uncertain about; perhaps in a year or two the wine will have evolved past this.

Scented of lime cordial, lemon curd and honeysuckle with a touch of coriander seed, the 2013 Old Vines Riesling is dry and light-bodied with a refreshing line of racy acidity and a good intensity of citrus flavors, finishing long. Drink it now to 2018+. Importer: The Ravensvale Group, Naples, FL; tel. (800) 580-0052

The 2011 Old Vines Riesling gives a slightly mute nose of green apples, musk, honeyed white peaches and white blossoms. Dry and light to medium-bodied, it gives a good concentration of taut, steely flavors with very crisp acid and a long finish. Approachable now, it should cellar to 2017+. Importer: The Ravensvale Group, Naples, FL; tel. (800) 580-0052

The 2010 Old Vines Riesling has aromas of lime cordial, pink grapefruit and honeysuckle with a hint of crushed stones. Dry and medium-bodied with plenty of citrusy fruit in the mouth, it has a good line of crisp acid and a long, zesty finish. Drinking now, it should cellar to 2016+. Importer: The Ravensvale Group, Naples, FL; tel. (800) 580-0052

Leconfield’s 2006 Riesling Old Vine reveals attractive, crisp notes of flowers, green apples, and under ripe melon. Slight off dry with good acidity, it is a Kabinett-styled Riesling to drink over the next year. Importer: Jane Delaney, The Ravensvale Group, Greenwich, CT; tel. (800) 580-0052