TASTING NOTES FOR Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run Riesling Clare Valley South Australia 2023

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with bright green hues and brilliant clarity. Fresh, youthful and vibrant in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and intense, showing lime zest, lemon pith and crisp green apple layered with delicate floral notes and classic Clare Valley minerality. Subtle hints of wet stone and chalky freshness add extra complexity.

👅 Palate
Crisp and tightly focused, delivering vibrant citrus flavours of lime, lemon and grapefruit with touches of green apple and mineral notes. Bright natural acidity drives the palate beautifully, creating freshness, precision and excellent balance throughout.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light, clean and finely structured with zippy acidity and a refreshing mineral edge. The finish is long, dry and persistent with lingering citrus and slate-like freshness.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Clare Valley Riesling combining citrus purity, crisp acidity and mineral drive. Fresh, energetic and highly drinkable now, while also offering excellent short to medium-term cellaring potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh oysters, prawns, grilled seafood, sushi, spicy Asian dishes or goat’s cheese.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A bright, zesty and beautifully refreshing Clare Valley Riesling delivering outstanding value and regional character. A superb choice for Riesling lovers and an ideal addition to a premium mixed dozen.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷