Winetastic

I had been meaning to try the Knappstein Ackland Riesling 2005 for some time having seen many favourable reviews upon its release. This particular bottle has been sitting on my tasting shelf for a few months, summer has come and gone with only a few bottles of white being cracked open at all, perhaps I am becoming a red bigot?

Pale straw in colour, aromas of lime, lemon and just a hint of petroleum are present. No petrol flavours were evident, however there is a good whack of lemon zest and lime. Not fruity, not dry, really well balanced with good length.

From reading other reviews written closer to release, apparently this Riesling had racy acidity which appears to have settled down. Perhaps that was the little bit of extra excitement that I found to be missing in this otherwise well made wine. I have two more bottles and wont be touching them for several years at least.

Score: 89/100
Price: $22
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 13.5%
Other Opinions: Knappstein, Winorama, Winediva
Would I buy this wine again?
Probably not, I was expecting a little bit more.