The 1998 Riesling Polish Hill is a medium to full-bodied, multi-dimensional, ripe, dry Riesling with exceptional precision, length, and complexity, a knock-out nose of petroleum, sweet sausage, citrus, and minerals. In the mouth, some of Riesling's tropical fruit characteristics are present, along with earthy, mineral notes. With tremendous purity, medium to full body, and a long, surprisingly intense finish, this powerful, dry Riesling (13.5% alcohol) is the finest Riesling I have ever tasted from Australia. This reasonably priced wine competes with the best wines from Alsace and Germany. It should last for 4-5 years, but I recommend enjoying it over the next 1-2 years. Imported by The Australian Premium Wine Collection, John Larchet, USA Wine West LLC, San Rafael, CA; tel. (800)-485-5753 and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.

Bright, ripe and bracing, with lemon, apple and floral flavors that remain racy and remarkably expressive through the deftly balanced finish. This bottling has a track record for aging beautifully. Drink now through 2008. 2,800 cases made.??–HS??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add