Pirathon Cellar Door & Wine Sales
15 Vine Vale Road
Tanunda
Pirathon Winery & Production
979 Light Pass Road
Vine Vale
Pirathon Country Estate & Carter House
278 Menge Rd
Tanunda
GCV Premium Riesling
2012
242
The 2012 GCV Premium Riesling comes from the oldest block of Riesling vines on the vineyard. Our aim is to make something that is more textural than the Celtic Farm, not relying totally on acidity to give length and drive to the wine.
...The 2012 GCV Premium Riesling comes from the oldest block of Riesling vines on the vineyard. Our aim is to make something that is more textural than the Celtic Farm, not relying totally on acidity to give length and drive to the wine.
This premium riesling is nothing short of world class. Unmistakable citrus, salinity and even a slight chalkiness characterise the palate. The acidity is great, but supremely well balanced.
Reviews
96 points - Halliday Wine Companion
94 points - Halliday Wine Companion
Tasting Notes
Pale green appearance with typical Clare Valley Riesling characters on full display, including lemon, lime & citrus blossom - along with a little mineral as well. The palate is crisp, fresh and flavoursome: the balanced acidity ensuring a long, clean finish. The perfect partner with most seafood really – but the match with freshly shucked oyster...
Pale green appearance with typical Clare Valley Riesling characters on full display, including lemon, lime & citrus blossom - along with a little mineral as well. The palate is crisp, fresh and flavoursome: the balanced acidity ensuring a long, clean finish. The perfect partner with most seafood really – but the match with freshly shucked oysters is wonderful.Technical Details
Region
100% Clare Valley, South Australia.
One of Australia's oldest and most premium wine regions, famous all around the world for it's Riesling and Shiraz wines in particular
Vineyard
Single vineyard
Varietal
100% Riesling
When to Drink
Enjoy now or cellar for 10+ years
12.0% Alcohol