TN: 2018 Grosset Riesling Polish Hill Clare Valley

Dale_McClaran · June 1, 2021, 4:46pm

2018 Grosset Riesling Polish Hill Clare Valley - Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley (6/1/2021)
I really wish I could have given this a splash of decant time, but no matter, this was great. I cannot remember the last time I have had this but clearly far too long. Wonderful purity on display, spring flowers woven around a tight core of fresh lime juice and rocky things. Didn’t really get this to budge much over 2 hrs but no matter, this good now, great later. (92 pts.)

Adam_Frisch · June 1, 2021, 4:47pm

Great wine. I think, almost a benchmark standard for bone dry Rieslings. Just ordered another half a case myself.

MSemler · June 3, 2021, 8:30pm

This was a WOW wine for me the first time I tried, and has since become a go-to in the summertime. Fresh lime juice and white flowers is so spot on.

Adam_Frisch · June 9, 2021, 3:24am

Got a delivery today and immediately popped one, couldn’t wait. As good as ever. For me, this is the reference bone dry.

A_So · June 9, 2021, 3:25am

Love this wine. I haven’t had much Australian riesling but this has got to be a benchmark.

Jeremy_Holmes · June 9, 2021, 3:29am

Terrific wine that really starts to shine from age 10. The 2002 and 2005 are both splendid right now.

Hal_Blumberg · June 9, 2021, 3:47am

Thanks for the note Dale! I’m wondering if you found this in Seattle?

Cheers,

Hal

Dale_McClaran · June 9, 2021, 5:21am

Hi Hal,

Wine.com of all places - looks like they have the 19’s in stock, please report back if you pull some in and pop a cork anytime soon.

Dale