Reviews & Ratings

2006 Knappstein Riesling "Hand Picked"

Winery: Knappstein

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Hand Picked"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Clare Valley

State or country: Australia

Price: $15

Cases produced: 1,500

KWG Score: 87.6 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: April 26, 2007

Wine Review: This light yellow wine has a light steely bouquet. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is very well balanced. This wine has very good fruit flavors, some acidity which was a very different style compared to many of the Rieslings we tried. However, this is typical of the Clare region. Many thought it was Sauvignon Blanc like in style. The finish is dry and nicely prolonged. Several thought with would match well with Caesar salad and a pasta dish with a white sauce. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Knappstein Hand Picked Riesling, consistently rated amongst Australia's finest, has a spine of lime citrus typical of Clare Riesling and floral notes attributable to the location of the vineyard in the Watervale area.

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