SHEILD RIESLING 2023

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"An enduring style which is a flash from my early days of winemaking, made this year on request for my dear Dad. Medium yellow in colour-reminiscent of the translucent fruit. The nose is brimming with primary fruit aromas of citrus blossom and lime, secondary aromas of white, creamed honey. This wine is a juicy explosion in the mouth thanks to the whisper of sugar and Riesling’s typical brisk acidity. The palate is cool and glassy, teased out to a long finish by fine phenolics and a stony minerality typical of fruit from the plains. A congenial elevenses or lunchtime wine, stimulating aperitif or lively dinner companion – try with sticky pork belly. 13.5 g/L RS"

Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, November 2023 (2023 Vintage)
"A lovely example of Riesling with a bouquet and palate of freshness and vibrato. Flavours of ripe red and pink apple, lemon and fruit spices, there’s a layer of steely minerality and seashell. Textures of satin are contrasted by the acid line circling back to flavours that reflect the bouquet with a delicate tickle of sweetness on the finish. Balanced, well made and ready to drink from 2024 through 2030+."