White wine
Jim Barry, Lodge Hill Riesling 1986
RRP N/A in UK
This large plot bought by Jim Barry in 1977 (funded by the sale of most of his red wine stock) is on slate and ascends to just over 500m above sea level. The Rieslings here are restrained yet energetic like a horse at the starting gate (interestingly, Barry also set up a stud on this land). The incredible deep orange colour is apparently due to the use of ascorbic acid at this time. (Once they went to screwcap in 1999 they didn’t need it.)
Score
Wine Details
Wine Style
Still
Alcohol
0%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2019 - 2021
Origin
Country
Australia
Region
South Australia
Sub-region
Mount Lofty Ranges
Area
Clare Valley
Tasting Information
Blind
No
Tasted by
Nina Caplan