Kilikanoon, Clare Valley (South Australia) Riesling “Killerman’s Run” 2022 ($20, Old Bridge Cellars)

Located in South Australia, the Clare Valley benefits from a higher elevation and greater diurnal temperature shifts than most other areas. The Clare is the source of superb red and white wines, with Riesling being the most noted white grape. The 2022 Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run Riesling is a lovely and complex dry Riesling from a superb Clare estate. The bouquet is forward and enticing with an array of lime, tangerine, green and red apple fruit aromas supported by floral and subtle spice hints. Fresh, clean and dry on the palate, its layers of fruit are underlain by a rich texture and the intriguing floral and spice hints that linger at the finish. It’s a perfect choice for Riesling lovers wanting to sample the best New World examples of this great grape.
92 Wayne Belding