Purple Palate

Purity is the essence of good Riesling and the 2008 Moorlands has it in spades. Having said that, this wine has a bit more fruit generosity and palate weight resulting in it being slightly more approachable than many young South Australian versions of the variety. Citrus and passionfruit are in clear evidence on an expressive nose. Fresh lemons and limes burst onto the palate along with some lemon sherbert. With soft but defined acidity, the wine swells with passionfruit on the mid-palate and finish. Under-ripe tropicals balance the exit along with the suggestion of spice. Yellow pear and honey suckle add further interest. It's drinking beautifully now and would work a treat with some pan fried barramundi. -JP