DiGiorgio Estate Kongorong Riesling 2013

This is one for the riesling purists. A steely, citrus-charged museum-release that allows us all to reap the rewards of someone else's patience. Handled gently from the start, with night harvesting and temperature-controlled fermentation, this one has been held back on purpose, biding its time, waiting to strike when the time is right. Well, let's just say that its timing is impeccable. In the glass, it’s a shimmering pale straw with green glints and perhaps just a hint of gold-like colour-development showing. Aromatically, it’s all lime, citrus and crisp green apple, layered with buttered toast, roasted nuts and a whiff steely wet slate. The palate is tight, focused and bursting with energy. That razor-sharp line of acidity drives through flavours of lime juice, citrus zest and crunchy apple, all finishing bone dry, mineral and long. Although this has seen time in the cellar, its oily texture and impressive mouthfeel are intertwined with youthful acidity. An unbelievable aged riesling.