Xabregas Mount Barker Riesling 2012 (Mount Barker)
12.1%, Screwcap, $20
All about ‘sweet fruit and natural acid balance’. Actually, if anyone can nail the sweetness balance of a Mount Barker Riesling it is Xabregas, who have shown a real penchant for clever off-dry styles.
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A full and quite juicy style, this dances between a juicy entry and a crisp finish. Great balance between just sweet grapefruit and excellent acidity. Not a profound wine but the sugar/acid balance is excellent. Commendably drinkable.
Source: Sample
Tasted: July 2014
Drink: 2014-2018
Score: 17.5/20, 91/100
Would I buy it? I’d share a bottle.
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