2009 Thorn Clarke 'Sandpiper' Riesling
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 12:22PM It's back to back stellar vintages for this great-value Eden Valley riesling. Thorn Clarke's recommended retail price has crept up to $16.95 taking it over the $15 mark for the first time. Given the state of retail trade at present, I'd be confident that you'll find the wine below the omnipresent Quaff price point – what I think most of us would like to pay for our everyday drinking. To be honest, it's still terrific value at full tote odds.
It joins the raft of fabulous Bloody Good rieslings in Quaff 2010: most of which are still available. I loved the fresh vibrant attack of the 2009 'Sandpiper' Riesling its pristine, intense lemon juice flavours, tight, lean structure and lively zesty, crisp, dry finish. This is exceptional for an entry point white.
Rating: Bloody Good
Cost: $ 16.95
Wide availability in all Australian states. www.thornclarkewines.com
Reviewed: 26 Feb 2010
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