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

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw to light gold with green highlights, showing gentle development while retaining brightness.

👃 Aromas
Complex and mature, with layers of lime zest, preserved lemon and citrus peel.
Developed bottle-aged notes of toast, brioche, clove oil and subtle honey add depth and intrigue.

👅 Palate
Rich yet precise, delivering flavours of lemon, lime and marmalade with evolving notes of honey, toast and spice.
There is impressive concentration and depth, with classic aged Riesling complexity emerging from extended bottle maturation.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Textural and layered, with a slightly creamy, oily mouthfeel balanced by fine acidity.
The finish is long, dry and persistent, with lingering citrus, toast and mineral notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic aged Eden Valley Riesling—complex, textural and beautifully evolved.
Extended bottle ageing transforms youthful citrus into layers of toast, honey and savoury nuance, while still retaining freshness and structure.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with duck, pork, spicy Asian dishes or rich seafood.
Also excellent with washed rind cheeses or dishes featuring citrus and spice.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A superb example of aged Australian Riesling—layered, complex and ready to enjoy now.
Perfect for premium mixed dozens—adds maturity, intrigue and a true connoisseur’s wine to the selection.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷