The rather fraught weather conditions of 2011 played their hand with this wine. Grapes normally destined for Taylors flagship St Andrews Riesling developed botrytis cinerea, a fungi that basically removes water from the grape, leaving a higher concentration of sugar.
So, the result is an altogether aromatic profile, blossom, mandarin and peel. It is actually quite delicate, some botrytis styles can be rather over-unctuous, this has hints of marmalade, and a creamy layered texture to it.
Good acidity and a great finish. Perfect for dessert, the rule of thumb is sweet with sweet, and your wine should be sweeter than the dessert served. I’d suggest passionfruit pavlova. 92 – Very Good
Source: Sample
Price: $22
Alcohol: 10%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.taylorswines.com.au
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