When we think of Riesling, it is easy to go straight to the great producers of Germany or Alsace. However, the Australian expression should also be a favorite among wine enthusiasts worldwide. The 2023 Penfolds Bin 51 Riesling is a beautiful pale straw color in the glass that greets you with intense aromas of lemon zest, grilled lime, and preserved citrus and pear skin. There is a lovely drive to this wine, with mineral, mouthwatering acidity that brightens the fruit, giving it a sharpness that beautifully offsets the mouth filling texture.
Penfolds, Eden Valley (Barossa, Australia) Riesling 2023
By Miranda Franco