Paul Ippolito Talks Wine

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Wynns Coonawarra Riesling 2007

Limes, limes and more limes, resplendently so alongside lemons and apples – orchard loads full. Classy, elegant and with a clearly defined structure, imparted also with minerality. Crisp fresh acidity supports the fruit, making this a drink now proposition and a medium cellaring opportunity as well. Delightful delicious Riesling drinking, I can feel a revival coming on! Try it with lobster salad.

Drink to 2015. About $15, and value plus. 93/100 – Excellent.

Morris Rutherglen Durif 2004

This is a highly delicious and drinkable red from the Rutherglen region of Northern Victoria. Sumptuous luxuriant and smooth pure black fruits – blackberry, blueberry and liqueur plums abound with richness and intensity. Spice filled with a good dose of cedary oak, alongside milk chocolate and a hint of game. Brooding dark fruits dominate the palate with a soft mouthfeel with grainy fine tannins and a seamlessness that makes for immediate consumption or some medium term cellaring. Try it with roast beef.

Drink to 2014. About $20. 92/100 – Excellent.

Wine Rating Scale - Out Of 100 Points

98-100 – Exceptional – A truly world class wine
95-97 – Superb – A memorable drinking experience
91-94 – Excellent – A wonderful mix of a top wine at a decent price
88-90 – Very Good – Really well made wine that should impress
85-87 – Good – Honest everyday drinking

Paul Ippolito is a Sydney wine writer who writes for publications across Australia, the internet and overseas. Read more of his work at www.paulippolito.com.au

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