Grosset Springvale Watervale Riesling 2009

Grosset Springvale Watervale Riesling 2009James Halliday Top 100 Wines of 2009 The Grosset Springvale Riesling may sit somewhat in the shadow of its Polish Hill sibling but it is in its own right one of the benchmark rieslings of the Clare Valley. It is renowned for its aromatic complexity, pure fruit flavours and mouth watering slatey acidity. The wine is fresh and mineral, typified by lemon curd, lime and chamomile aromas and generous flavours. A classic acid cut runs through the core,

The commune of Novello is located at the far southwestern corner of the Barolo zone and has one of the coolest climates of any commune

Piedmont is fiercely committed to the idea of appellations of origin

more peach-blossom than citrus

but for the 2012

fragrant red and black fruits have a garland of spicy oak on the bouquet

A cool start to the growing season was overshadowed by a warm and humid late Spring

The following article on Bill Chambers by Milton Wordley is taken from 'People of Wine'

Best drinking: Now-2012

the steep close planted vineyards of Coldstream Hills have become a signature of the region

oak is generous with a spicy coconut richness

"  Fallen Giants

but for us