Henschke 2013 Peggy's Hill Riesling - 88-90pts

Henschke 2013 Peggy's Hill Riesling (Eden Valley) South Australia - Australia

Availability: Limited
Cost: $17-20 (Australia)
Alcohol: 11.5%
Date Tasted: December 9th, 2014

Tasting Notes: Though it opens with an ambitious, aromatic nose of orange blossoms, rose water and citrus fruit, this Eden Valley Riesling becomes a demure, subtle charmer on its mineral and citrus infused, (mostly) dry palate.

Looks to be a good candidate for cellaring due to its light, tropical fruit notes on the palate that should evolve and become more prominent over the next 5 years or so. Drink 2018-2020+.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca

Yalumba 2008 FDR1A - 91pts

Yalumba 2008 FDR1A (Eden Valley) Barossa Valley - South Australia - Australia

Availability: Special order from BCLDB, Private Wine Shops
Cost: $30-40
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: July 29th, 2013

Tasting Notes: Irresistibly intense, classic Aussie Cabernet-Shiraz aromas of eucalyptus and cherry-cola leap from the glass and tickle your nostrils while vanilla, oak spice and plum notes add complexity. Equally intense on the palate with a similar flavour profile and enhanced toasted oak elements adding a nice structure of tannins supporting the concentrated fruit and acidic kick. Finish is balanced but too short.

Approaching its ideal drinking window, though, is tasting great today if you can't wait another year. Drink 2014-2020.
  - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca