Erin Eyes Emerald Isle Riesling 2022
- Light, aromatic
- Clare Valley
Erin Eyes, a project by winemaker Steve Wiblin have been making quality rieslings for yonks now, and 2022 is just another feather in his cap of standout wines. We’re pretty lucky to be offering this calibre of wine to you today. It offers a textured palate that is driven by acid and layered with all the citrus highlights you could ask for, with floral aromatics and a juicy, almost tropical finish. This is an absolutely delicious wine and certainly built to age.
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Specs
- Region
- Clare Valley
- Vintage
- 2022
- Cellaring
- 2029
- Preservatives
- sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- 11.5%
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- 100% riesling
- Serving Temp.
- 8°C
Producer
Erin Eyes
Seductive and mysterious, this boutique label from Clare Valley had us at ‘hi, I’m Erin and these are my eyes…’ So yes, the name had us asking questions too, like ‘who’s Erin?’ and why is it ‘Erin Eyes’ not ‘Erin’s Eyes’? Well, I’m not going to spoil it for you, but get in touch with Steve Wiblin and he’ll tell you it’s something to do with his convict forebear staring into said eyes, which forever changed his family’s destiny… We’re glad it did, because this Riesling is great stuff and that’s not by coincidence. Extensive experience in the industry, including the last decade and a half co-founding/owning/running Neagles Rock wines, gives Steve a true understanding of the nature of Clare Valley and its rarefied wines. Steve now exclusively makes small batch wines under his Erin Eyes label, and the quality sings of experience and place.
Region
Clare Valley
Riesling lovers need look no further. If there was ever a shrine to the rizza gods then it would be in the Clare. But go beyond the pristine, dry and steely whites that made the region world famous, and you’ll find some special reds worthy of attention. Shiraz and cabernet are among the frontrunners, with examples from Kilikanoon, Jim Barry, Leasingham, Tim Adams and Skillogalee regularly receiving top marks from Sir Halliday. There’s also some pretty smart grenache, cabernet franc and cabernet malbec coming out of the region too. So if you’re into plummy, well structured red wine styles, then you’ll find rich pickings here.