TASTING NOTES FOR Pewsey Vale Vineyard The Contours 10 Year Riesling 2011

🍷 Appearance
Pale gold with subtle green hues. Showing early bottle-aged development while retaining brightness and clarity.

👃 Aromas
Complex and evolving, with intense lime, lemon curd and citrus peel.
Bottle-aged characters of toast, marmalade, kerosene and subtle honey emerge, adding depth and classic aged Riesling intrigue.

👅 Palate
Layered and powerful, delivering concentrated lime and citrus flavours.
A rich overlay of toasted brioche, lemon butter and marmalade is balanced by vibrant acidity, keeping the wine precise and structured.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with a silky, evolving texture.
The finish is long and persistent, with citrus, toast and mineral notes lingering, supported by still-fresh natural acidity.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic aged Eden Valley Riesling—complex, intense and beautifully developed.
Combines mature bottle-aged characters with vibrant citrus freshness, showcasing why Riesling is one of the world’s great age-worthy whites.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast pork, duck, Asian dishes with spice, or rich seafood like scallops. Also excellent with washed-rind cheeses and mature hard cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously impressive aged Riesling that delivers complexity, depth and real wow-factor.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a premium, conversation-starting white that shows the magic of bottle age and elevates the entire selection.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷