Description
Howard Park Flint Rock riesling
A captivating straw-green hue in the glass, this wine exudes a powdery citrus blossom perfume, intertwining with hints of nashi pear and freshly squeezed lemons. Lifted green apple, bitter orange and wet stone aromas merge to create an intriguing and zippy bouquet. The palate delivers a vibrant and enlivening experience, showing pronounced notes of finger lime zest and gooseberry, complemented by subtle flavours of cold green tea, chalk and honeydew melon. Refreshing, racy and tightly wound, this intricate combination of elements results in a well-balanced, lively wine that is sure entice Riesling lovers to drink now or cellar for up to 7 years. The wine’s bright acidity and vibrancy make it an excellent choice to pair with fresh air or a seafood lunch.
Drink now or over the next 5 to 7 years
Of all the Riesling we tasted during judging, this was the über-pretty, floral, fine one. What a wine. From the day: “Soft, powdery and fresh; laser acidity across the palate, which drags the fruit out over the long finish.” Wines like this are the reason the Great Southern has a reputation for powerhouse Riesling, and Howard Park Wines has been one of the region’s flagbearers for decades.
It was a very early and compact vintage, resulting in wines of good fruit concentration and generosity, even with rieslings such as this. Light lift on lemon rind and apple on the nose lead through to a palate that retains a crisp and refreshing appeal. A twist of lemon and an edgy zest complete a very tidy wine for drinking in the short term.
