Capital Wines Gundaroo Vineyard Riesling 2013 (Canberra district)
11.1%, Screwcap, $28
A new wine from a tricky vintage, this is sourced from a planting of Geisenheim clones planted in 1998 at Gundaroo (which is closer to the Capital Wines cellar door). It already has some show bling to its name and I’d expect more to come in future vintages. Much goodness lying in this styl.
Floral, chalky and almost gritty limey power drives this wine, the acid piercing and dry yet underpinning a palate that is rather forward too. Dispirin and lemon juice with good intensity but over firm acid. Length the winner here, though a slightly awkward wine.
Will reward the patient. Actually, just leave it in the cellar for 2-3 years and the chances of a butterfly look pretty good.
Source: Sample
Tasted: July 2014
Drink: 2016-2025
Score: 17.5/20, 91/100
Would I buy it? Not yet.
Buy online: Capital Wines website
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