Helm Premium Riesling 2010

Ken Helm is one of Australia’s faces of Riesling – domestically & internationally.  He seems to be indefatigable in his quest to keep Australian Riesling dynamic & fresh. Ken’s Premium Riesling is grown on the vineyard neighbouring his own close to the township of Murrumbateman. Being on a northerly slope gives the grapes lots of sunshine to ripen but the cool nights keeps that famous Riesling acidity zippy.                                                                                                                      

This is the epitome of Riesling in its youth – fragrant & citrusy just creeping towards deeper ripeness but with tight minerality.  It is a dry Riesling but has a very fine texture with a line of flavour that keeps lingering.  These styles of Riesling are very enjoyable young but age very gracefully & graciously.  That cutting acid & lemon character really responds well to oysters or a light salad with plenty of homegrown herbs & tangy feta.

Date:  1 October 2010   Price:  $45   Value: $$  Drink:  Now – 10 years