The screwcap on this bottle was encrusted with a foul-smelling yellow sludge that almost had me tipping its contents down the sink immediately. I'm glad I didn't, though, as the wine seems in fine condition.
Tolley
Price: $A15
Closure: Stelvin
An altogether robust nose of fat, slightly oily citrus fruit and some vegetal notes. I'd characterise the aroma's effect as blunt, quite forceful and a little coarse. It has good impact, though, and certainly leaps from the glass. I'm not sure how the stalky, leafy aspects fit into the overall profile. To me, they are a slight distraction.
An immediate sizzle in the mouth as acidity dances on the tongue. This is what Riesling is about. Intensely sour lemon builds progressively, such that there's considerable volume on the middle palate. No great complexity; instead, this wine is about simple, robust, generous flavours. Greener, Granny Smith apple notes take over on the after palate, leading to an excessive astringency that isn't to my taste. The finish echoes this aspect of the flavour profile, but not for an especially long time.
A noisy, somewhat brutish Riesling that should partner well with deep fried Asian finger food.
Tolley
Price: $A15
Closure: Stelvin
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