Pewsey Vale Individual Vineyard Series
With Paul Ippolito
Made
for the Pewsey Vale Individual Vineyard Series from Eden Valley grape
stock, here are three of a number of exceptionally crafted wines by top
notch winemaker Louisa Rose, whom in the eyes of many, including
myself, can do no wrong with the quality of her winemaking.
Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2005
A
vibrant bright lemon colour. Classical aromas flow with luscious juicy
pears with crisp citrus characters of apple, lemon and lime, a
veritable orchard playing a supporting role.
Spicy honeysuckle delivered in a smooth well rounded fashion on the palate lingering long with a good finish.
It's
a food friendly wine and goes with most Asian cuisine and is one
to have with honey king prawns. Drinking now for 2 to 3 years plus and
well priced at around $22.
Eden Valley Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2005
A
very good example of Gewurztraminer - gorgeous lemony straw in
colour. Delicately yet aromatically floral with predominant rose petals
supplemented with honeysuckle spices and fresh lychees.
Austere,
tight and elegant, the palate delivers delicacy yet with softness in
fruit character, supported with good acidity and alcohol. Have with
Chinese chicken capsicum and broccoli stir-fry. Cellar for 3 to 4
years but frankly speaking its damn fine drinking right now.
Priced around $ 22.
Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2005
Tight
and young in its straw lemon colour. Aromatically citrine with lemon
and lime abounding in a quite forward manner. Interestingly also quite
floral in nature.
Good supporting acidity to match the fresh
fruit features. Smooth soft and round in delivery with lovely long
lingering mouth-watering finish. Very drinkable now and cellaring
potential for 4 to 5 years plus. A nice match with Thai style
lemongrass beef. At about $15, it is very good value for money.
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