Pewsey Vale The Contours (Museum Reserve) Riesling

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Pewsey Vale

Pewsey Vale The Contours (Museum Reserve) Riesling

Name: Pewsey Vale The Contours (Museum Reserve) Riesling
Brand: Pewsey Vale
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.75 (0 reviews)

Australia, South Australia

White wine

4.8

Expert Rating

3.4

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Pewsey Vale The Contours (Museum-Reserve) Riesling is a premium wine produced by Pewsey Vale, a renowned winery in the Eden Valley appellation of South Australia. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Contours vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and high altitude. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle pressing, and slow fermentation to preserve the delicate aromas and flavors of the Riesling grape. The resulting wine is a classic example of an Australian Riesling, with crisp acidity, vibrant citrus and floral notes. This wine is a must-try for any Riesling lover looking for a high-quality, mature wine that can be enjoyed now or aged further.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Pewsey Vale The Contours (Museum-Reserve) Riesling has an intense nose of lime and lemon zest with a hint of white flowers.On the palate, this wine is light-bodied and has a crisp texture with a refreshing acidity that lingers on the complex, petrol-like finish. This is an elegant and well-balanced Riesling that is sure to please. Serve with Asian dishes or spicy food. Can be drunk now or will develop further over the next 15 years.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2042

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Medium

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Riesling

ORIGINS

Winery: Pewsey Vale

Region: South Australia

South Australia is located in the southern part of the continent, emcompassing most of the countrie's renowned wine regions. South Australia has a long and proud history of winemaking, dating back to the early 19th century. The first vines were planted in the Barossa Valley in 1842, and the region quickly became known for its quality wines. The Coonawarra region was established in the late 19th century, and is now renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The Clare Valley and McLaren Vale regions were also established in the 19th century, and are now known for their Riesling and Shiraz respectively.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.4

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