Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Riesling 2001

Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Riesling 2001: A paler colour than one might expect for Aussie Riesling. Nevertheless, a lovely presence of fresh kiwi, pear and other white fruits on the nose. A clean palate, full of fruit, backed up with fresh acidity and some body. Mouth-watering, delicious, and all too easy to drink. Bottled under Stelvin (screwcap), like many Australian and New Zealand wines intended for early consumption, this is one wine where you don't have to worry about cork taint. Great value too. 16.5/20 (1/5/02)