2016 Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling

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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 94/100 · Drink 2024-2033, Josh Raynolds, Oct 2017

Brilliant straw. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented citrus fruits and white flowers on the incisive nose. Stains the palate with vibrant lime, green apple and quince flavors that slowly open up and acquire a hint of fennel with aeration. Concentrated yet strikingly lithe, displaying outstanding finishing clarity, mineral lift and drive. This consistently outstanding Riesling, which I count among Australia's handful of top white wines (or wines of any color, actually), is always a great cellar candidate.

Critic scores

Critic scores
95
95/100

Average Score

97
97/100

James Halliday

95
95/100

James Suckling

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97 points
James Halliday
Score 97/100 · James Halliday, Aug 2017

As always, made using free-run juice, and fermented with a neutral cultured yeast, placing all the focus on the expression of variety and place. The bouquet is gloriously floral with sweet lemon blossom aromas, the palate with diamond-cut purity and clarity. Natural acidity is part of the DNA of this classic wine, underlining its spring day freshness.

17.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 2023-2037, Jancis Robinson MW, Jun 2017

Pale greenish straw. Light and floral and fresh. Very tight indeed. Real introversion. Not nearly ready compared with Springvale. Lots to chew on. (JR)

95 points
James Suckling
Score 95/100 · James Suckling

There's a lot to enjoy in this richly fruited, powerfully structured riesling. Peach, lime and slate on the nose, mouthwatering concentrated lime citrus on the palate, and terrific detail and length. Drink now. Screw cap. Jul 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

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Riesling

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White

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