Pleasant. It is fair to say the Rieslingreak is on a roll at the moment, as his No. Riesling is the world’s finest white wine grape, according to many, including the redoubtable Jancis Robinson. 3 Clare Valley Riesling goes to show. For an accompanying white, here are two wines that have only recently been added to the general Scottish range. So what caused such differences? Due to variations in the winemaking process the actual Alcohol By Volume (ABV) of the wine which you receive may vary by +/- 0.5% compared with the ABV shown in the images on our site. Age has clearly played a bit part: Riesling from Clare Valley is known for developing kerosene/petrol notes whilst relatively young and the Monster Attack is from 2014 hence the more developed aromas. Exquisite Clare Valley riesling 2017 (Aldi, £6.99) This part of South Australia makes some of the world’s best dry rieslings and this … 12%, $25. My choices include two contrasting rieslings, the tangy, bright lime-soused Exquisite Collection Clare Valley Riesling 2018, Australia (11.5%, £6.99, in … 13 September 2017 by Dave Brookes. The first is the bright and crisp 2014 Exquisite Collection Clare Valley Riesling (£6.99) with textured apple flavours and lime-centred acidity that gently mellows into something more akin to sweeter members of the citrus family. So there you have it, two Clare Valley Rieslings, both thoroughly enjoyable but very different. Would I buy […] Save the date: Thursday, 28th January at 6pm AEDT. Order Aldi Clare Valley Riesling 2016, Australia » Wine of the day. Wine Review: A 'Freaking Good' Clare Valley Riesling. Stockists: Lidl Ireland; Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017* In a similar vein to the Clare Valley Riesling, this is a very approachable, easy-going wine that doesn’t demand too much from its drinkers – it’s made in a deliberately commercial style. There’s a lemon juice citrus attack, but it gets a bit watery and diffuse to finish. Light Clare Riesling that has all the right moves but needs more concentration. Best drinking: now. Join our free virtual wine tasting: Clare & Eden Valley Rieslings with Huon Hooke. 16.8/20, 89/100. The Telegraph is reviewing a series of wines every day until 27 April to celebrate the … The nose shows blackberry, blackcurrant and … Jeffrey’s Riesling wines define what has become known as the Clare Valley style. https://www.vivino.com/lidl-riesling-clare-valley/w/5494546?year=2018 This means very lean, mineral-driven, bone-dry wines characterized by an intense structure and backbone. It is transparent – it expresses its terroir more purely than any other grape.