Riesling 2022 – Black Market Deal #45265

This Riesling comes from producers who are considered the benchmark for Australian Riesling, representing the pinnacle of Clare Valley winemaking. The wine has earned exceptional critical acclaim with scores of 95-96 points from multiple respected wine critics, indicating it's among the finest examples of the variety. Clare Valley's unique terroir, with its cool climate and limestone-rich soils, produces Rieslings with distinctive minerality and exceptional ageing potential that sets them apart from other Australian regions.

This premium Clare Valley Riesling has excellent cellaring potential of at least a decade, as mentioned by the wine buyer's assessment. As it ages, you can expect the vibrant citrus and jasmine aromatics to evolve into more complex honey, toast, and petrol notes - classic aged Riesling characteristics. The wine's natural acidity and mineral backbone will help preserve its freshness while developing greater depth and complexity over time.

The wine's citrus and jasmine aromatics, combined with its mineral character, make it incredibly versatile with food. It pairs beautifully with Asian cuisine, particularly Thai or Vietnamese dishes where the wine's aromatics complement spicy and fragrant flavours. The minerality also makes it excellent with fresh seafood, oysters, or goat's cheese, while its medium body can handle richer dishes like roasted chicken or pork with fruit-based sauces.

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Receiving 95+ points from four different respected wine critics (Aaron Brasher, Halliday Wine Companion, Ray Jordan, and Campbell Mattinson) is extremely rare and indicates exceptional quality across all aspects of the wine. This consensus among critics with different palates and scoring philosophies suggests the wine demonstrates flawless winemaking, perfect varietal expression, and outstanding balance. Such consistent high scores typically indicate a wine that will be remembered as a vintage standout for years to come.