Galafrey Dry Land Riesling 2009
Posted:16 Jul 2011 07:06 AM PDT
Galafrey Dry Land Riesling 2009 (MtBarker, WA)
11.5%, Screwcap, $20
Source: Sample
www.galafreywines.com.au
Of all the Rieslings I opened tonight, this is the one that I'd be choosing formy cellar. It's in a bit of a development hole perhaps, but the depth andgenuine intensity is there in spades. A real Riesling, no question about it.
It's not offering all that much on the nose though, save for a whiff of petrolthat blows off with air, with the rest of the bouquet still very much 'underdevelopment'. The palate builds slowly too, all coiled citrus and some honeyedgreen apple fruit. As it travels (and with more airtime) things flesh outthough, giving that lovely blend of generous slightly honeyed lemon/grapefruitfruit characters and prominent acidity which Great Southern rizzas are knownfor. A proper persistant, dry and lengthy natural finish again signals thiswines class and drinkability.
I'd be waiting a few more years before attacking this again, but no questioningthe attraction. Good indeed. 17.7/92+
ANDREW GRAHAM
AUSTRALIAN WINE REVIEW