Ken
Helm has been making rieslings in the Canberra region for close on 40
years now. He was a pioneer of the variety so when he describes his
2015 Classic Riesling as “an extraordinary wine from a spectacular
year” there is more truth than hype in play. From a year Helm
describes as “Nulli
Secundus” - none
better, this is a wonderfully aromatic example made
from grapes sourced from the Helm estate and neighbouring vineyards
within the Murrumbateman valley. Fresh floral aromas lead on to lime,
grapefruit and Granny Smith apple flavours, hints of slatey
minerality, river pebbles and a gram or two of residual sugar. The
finish is brisk and clean and this was superb with a dish of
pan-fried blue-eye trevalla. $35. www.helmwines.com.au.
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