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Leasingham Classic Clare Valley Riesling 2012
Clare Valley
Decanter called the 2009 of this great white from a superstar cellar "everything that is wonderful about Clare Riesling" and awarded it Trophy for Riesling worldwide. The 98-point, Gold medal 2012 is every bit as good with racy lime minerality.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Intense and poised with racy lime, apple, elegant yet with weight
Aroma
Pure lime, green apple, stony hints, creamy lees hints
Allergy information
Contains sulphites, milk
Leasingham is one of the great icon names of Australian wine. They were founded in 1893, but only started planting Riesling in the Clare Valley after WW2. That wasn't the norm back then - red grapes such as Cabernet and Shiraz were usual. Grapes for the Leasingham Classic are nearly all from a one-hectare parcel in this premium, cooler climate region, all of it planted on red loam over slate. This unique soil brings out the purity and freshness in the wine. Australian critic James Halliday awards the 2012 an outstanding 98 points, while the International Wine Challenge gave it Gold. Showing at its best, the 2012 white shows pure lime, green apple fruit and minerality, with richer creamier notes stealing in. A superb partner with seafood.
98 Points
