Thorn-Clarke Eden Valley Single Vineyard Riesling 2023 nerello-mascalese lightly sparkling wine

lightly sparkling wine

Merlot (43%) and a smidge of Cabernet Sauvignon (13%)

30% for the villages and 10% for the Bourgogne Hautes-cotes-de-nuits)

powerful and persistent fragrance well-balanced and harmonic flavour with an evident typical note

but there is also serious depth and characteristic austerity from the tannins

Thorn-Clarke Eden Valley Single Vineyard Riesling 2023 nerello-mascalese lightly sparkling wineQuartz like in colour with green highlights. Expressive aromatics of lemons and limes with floral and spice notes. The palate shows intense grapefruit and minerality with driving structure, it is clean and crisp with delicate lemon sherbet on the finish. Made from a high elevation Eden Valley vineyard this wine is balanced and highly drinkable now but will age well in the cellar.