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WTN: Two terrific Aussies Whites and a very good Barbaresco

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WTN: Two terrific Aussies Whites and a very good Barbaresco

by David Lole » Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:22 pm

Only impressions on the first two - was expecting more from the Asili - but, heh!, you know what happens with expectations.

Petaluma Hanlin Hill Clare Valley Riesling 2002 - infantile colour; progressing slowly, but very nicely, a combinaton of slatiness, lime and minerally acids all doing their thing, plenty of time to go here. Outstanding wine. 92

Tyrrell's Vat 1 Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2000 - advancing colour but the wine is holding exceedingly well. Particularly fine acidity holds a beautifully meshed amalgam of classy fruit and oak in good stead for a few more years of superior drinking. Holds its 13.9% alcohol with aplomb. 91

Produttori del Barberesco Riserva Asili 1997 - this wine's hue suggests a more advanced wine, but looks can be decieving. Offers up an intriguing savoury/earthy bouquet of porcini mushroom, mixed dried herbs, bing cherry and just a touch of 'good' brett followed by an elegant, well-structured palate with ample savoury fruit, integrated subtle oak, subservient but cleansing acidity and a long, relatively soft tannin finish. A very good to excellent wine to be drunk over the next five years. 88
Cheers,

David

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