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Gary Walsh at WinoRama gave the Leo Buring 2005 Eden Valley Riesling a great review, so I figured it was worthwhile picking up a bottle. Drank during a scorching hot evening in Sydney, the wine delivered big time on three fronts, refreshment, balance and value for money.
Exceptional clarity in the glass, with floral and citrus scents on the nose. Zesty citrus flavours come to the party followed by a long finish with just a hint of sweetness along with the dry acidity. A wine with excellent balance, perfect if you prefer your whites to have restrained fruit character. If you are so inclined, the “official” tasting notes can be found here.
A 2005 Leo Buring “Leonay” premium riesling has also been released, a comparison is in order if a bottle can be located. Unless the premium offering is truly nectar of the gods, I find it hard to beleive it would present better value for money.
Score: 9/10
Would I buy this wine again?
This is my favorite riesling I have tried to date, furthermore the retail price is only around $13 a bottle and thus presents outstanding value for money. I will be purchasing a case.
Intense citrus flavours and a searing acidity immediately hit you with this wine, it’s an immaculately balanced Riesling with mineral and lime flavours dominating the palate and a lovely long acidic finish. This review is spot on, it’s the best Riesling on the market for me, it knocks Peter Lehmanns 2004 Eden Valley Riesling off the top spot easily.
Comment by Gemma — December 8, 2005 @ 12:52 am
Wow, it knocks it off easily? bloody hell… I’m glad you are buying a case… sounds like a new raid dungeon that I’d like to take part in - Wine Temple of Murr’Ai (under the bed wine cellar wing).
Comment by Brett — December 8, 2005 @ 11:25 am
Nice note. I am up for another case of this myself!
GW
Comment by gw — December 9, 2005 @ 12:37 am