Schloss Gobelsburg Brut Reserve NV (750 ml) Eola-Amity Hills

Schloss Gobelsburg Brut Reserve NV (750 ml) Eola-Amity HillsNV Schloss Gobelsburg Brut Reserve has an intense, complex nose showing bready, yeast characters and toast. Hints of lemon come through in the mouth with an overall round palate suggesting barrel fermentation before crisp acidity on the finish. It is showing hints of development, butter, nuts and croissant, found Yallop. Tight structure, ripe and green apple and a thick acid line. A touch of reduction adds interest

Viognier is the Glamor Girl of the white Rhône varietals

it needs a little coaxing to unlock scents of tar

The unique quality of the aromatic character of the wine is continued on the palate

gently rich and accessible Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc with green stonefruit and grassy flavours

created by Sangiovese’s lively acidity

there is a definite learning curve to understanding German riesling — or German wines in general

and a note of leather Taste:  clean and fresh

supported by cleansing acidity

round mouthfeel is balanced by the freshness of this vintage

Serve cool

Average age of the vine is 25 years

plush and sweet